Abu Dhabi Official Gazette - 2020 Edition 2

The Official Gazette 28 February 2020 - The Second Edition The Official Gazette The Second Edition - The Forty Ninth Year Contents Pages Laws Law No. (2) of 2020 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language. 5 Decrees Amiri Decree No. (2) of 2020 Concerning the Reformation of the Board of Directors of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination. 15 Crown Prince Chairman of the Executive Council Resolutions Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (3) of 2020 Concerning the Appointment of Dar Zayed For Family Care. 19 Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2020 Concerning the Appointment of the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language. 20 Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (5) of 2020 Concerning the Reformation of the Board of Trustees of Mohammed V University – Abu Dhabi 21 Executive Council Resolutions Executive Council Resolution No. (25) of 2020 Concerning The Appointment of a Member of the Board of Directors of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation. 25 Circulars Circular No. (1) of 2020 Concerning The Sterilisation of Public and Common Areas in The Governmental Entities and Companies. 29 1 Laws 3 swaL Law No. (2) of 2020 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 1971 concerning the National Advisory Council, and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 2000 concerning the Civil Retirement Pensions and Benefits in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments; • Law No. (6) of 2016 concerning the Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments; • Law No. (1) of 2017 concerning the Financial System of Abu Dhabi Government; • Law No. (8) of 2018 concerning the establishment of the Department of Culture and Tourism; • Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (23) of 2018 concerning the additional competencies of the Department of Culture and Tourism; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council, Issued the following Law: Article (1) In the implementation of the provisions of this Law, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings corresponding thereto unless the context requires otherwise: 5 Emirate : The Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Government : The Government of Abu Dhabi. Executive Council : The Executive Council of the Emirate. Department : The Department of Culture and Tourism. Centre : Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language. Chairman : The Chairman of the Centre. Article (2) • A Centre shall be established pursuant to the provisions of this Law under the name of “Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language”. The Centre shall have an independent corporate personality and affiliated to the Department. • The Executive Council may change the affiliation of the Centre to any entity determined thereby. Article (3) The main office of the Centre shall be located in Abu Dhabi city. Branches or Offices thereof may be established by a resolution of the Chairman of the Department, inside or outside the Emirate, following the approval of the Executive Council. Article (4) The Centre shall assume the following competencies: 1. Lay down the policies and strategic plans of the Centre to advance the Arabic language, and submit them to the Department for ratification in preparation for their approval by the Executive Council. 2. Propose the necessary legislations for empowering the Arabic language and enhancing its use in various communications and official operations in the Emirate, in coordination with the concerned authorities. 3. Conduct a regular periodic review of the educational curricula and 6 educational systems for Arabic language in educational institutions, with the aim of developing them and setting scientific standards related thereto in coordination with the concerned entities. 4. Lay down indicators for the challenges facing the contemporary Arabic language, its reality and presence, and measurement indicators for comparison with other languages, and prepare databases in this field. 5. Prepare reports and studies on the Arabic content available on platforms, and develop plans and launch initiatives for the enhancement of the efficiency of such content. 6. Launch awareness and media initiatives in support of the Arabic language and measure their effectiveness in promoting national identity and the sense of national pride and in instilling a culture of reading in Arabic among the members of society. 7. Support creativity, writing and scientific research in the various Arabic language arts and fields and carrying out translation, authoring and publishing work in a way that ensures keeping pace with the renewable art, literature and science requirements. 8. Launch initiatives supporting non-Arabic speakers who are learning and studying the Arabic language. 9. Establish and manage libraries and centres specialised in Arabic language, its manuscript heritage, dialects, sciences, literature, arts, poetry, and its relationship with other languages. Organisation of specialised book exhibitions and conferences related to the Centre’s specialisations, in accordance with the legislations in force. 10. Propose agreements and memoranda of understanding and enter into partnerships related to the Centre’s competencies and submit them to the Department for approval in accordance with the applicable legislations. 11. Enhance the use of the Arabic language in artificial intelligence systems, technology and modern technologies and develop them in order to prepare encyclopaedias, dictionaries and specialised scientific books. 7 12. Organise, support and launch local and international awards and specialised magazines that stimulate the contribution to the development of the Arabic language. • The Executive Council may amend the competencies of the Centre as set out in this Law or any other legislation by deletion, addition or transfer. • The Centre may delegate some of its competencies to any other government agency or outsource some of them to the private sector following the approval of the Executive Council based on the Department’s proposal. Article (5) The Centre shall have a Chairman to be appointed by a Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution. He shall conduct and supervise the Centre’s operations and shall be liable for its works before the Chairman of the Department. He may in particular assume the following: 1. Propose the strategic and executive plans of the Centre and present them to the Chairman of the Department in preparation for raising the same for approval in accordance with the applicable legislations. 2. Follow up the implementation of the strategic and executive plans of the Centre as well as the programmes and projects managed or implemented by the latter. 3. Manage, develop and implement all strategic and executive tasks delegated to the Centre either directly or through work teams that he assigns or entrusts with tasks in a manner that is consistent with the applicable legislations. 4. Propose initiatives, programmes, projects, studies and recommendations related to the operations and activities of the Centre and submit them to the Chairman of the Department in preparation for submitting them for approval in accordance with the procedures adopted at the Department. 5. Propose the draft annual budget of the Centre and present it to the Chairman of the Department in preparation for raising it for approval in accordance with the applicable legislations. 6. Propose the organisational structure and present it to the Chairman of 8 the Department in preparation for raising it for approval in accordance with the applicable legislations. 7. Appoint experts, consultants and technicians, temporarily or permanently, and determine their fees. He may seek the assistance of experts, institutions and consulting offices he deems appropriate. 8. Open bank accounts in the name of the Centre in accordance with applicable legislations. 9. Form internal committees and work teams from among the employees of the Centre and others, and determine their tasks and procedures for running their work. 10. Propose legislations, regulatory and executive regulations, systems, policies, resolutions and circulars related to the Centre’s competencies and raise them for approval in accordance with the applicable legislations. 11. Propose the fees, tariffs and prices related to the Centre’s specialisations and present them to the Chairman of the Department in preparation for raising them for approval in accordance with the applicable legislations. 12. Represent the Centre before the courts and third parties. 13. Any other competencies or tasks assigned to him by the Executive Council. The Chairman may delegate some of his powers to any of the senior employees at the Centre, provided that the delegation is made in writing. Article (6) The Centre shall submit a report to the Department every three months or whenever requested by the Department, regarding its operations, achievements, budget, administrative and financial affairs and stages of progress it has achieved in implementing the functions and tasks assigned thereto. Article (7) The Department shall provide logistical support and all operational works 9 related to support services including the human and financial resources’ affairs, procurement, electronic systems and other works and services related to the corporate affairs of the Centre. Article (8) The financial resources of the Centre shall consist of the following: • The annual appropriations allocated thereto by the Government. • The gifts and donations offered thereto following the approval of the Executive Council. • Any other revenues approved by the Executive Council. Article (9) The fiscal year of the Centre shall start on the first of January and end on the last day of December of each year, except for the first fiscal year which shall start from the effective date of this Law and end on the last day of December of the following year. Article (10) The Centre shall have one or more external certified auditors to verify its financial accounts and statements. Their appointment and remuneration shall be determined by a resolution of the Chairman of the Department in accordance with the applicable legislations. Article (11) • The financial laws and regulations applicable in the Emirate shall apply to the Centre. • The human resources laws and regulations applicable in the Emirate shall apply to the employees of the Centre. • The Nationals among them shall be subject to the Civil Retirement Pensions and Benefits law applicable in the Emirate. 10 Article (12) The following shall be transferred to the Centre by the resolution of the Chairman of the Department: 1. Projects and initiatives related to the Centre’s competencies. 2. The employees of the Department who have been determined, without prejudice to their financial allocations. Article (13) Any provision contrary to the provisions of this Law shall be repealed. Article (14) This Law shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler of Abu Dhabi Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 27 February 2020 Corresponding to: 03 Rajab 1441 Hijri 11 Decrees 13 seerceD Amiri Decree No. (2) of 2020 Concerning the Reformation of the Board of Directors of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 2004 concerning the establishment of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care, Special Needs and Minors Affairs and its amendments; • Amiri Decree No. (7) of 2014 concerning the reformation of the Board of Directors of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council; Issued the following Decree: Article (1) The Board of Directors of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, shall be reformed under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the membership of the Excellencies and Gentlemen: 1- Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed 2- Abdullah Abdul Hamid Al Sahi 3- Hamad Ali Mohamed Al Qadi Al Dhaheri 4- Amer Hussein Al Hamadi 5- Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi 6- Lubna Ali Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi 7- Sana Mohammed Suhail 8- Talal Mustafa Al Hashemi 15 Article (2) The term of the Board's membership shall be five renewable years. Article (3) This Decree shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler of Abu Dhabi Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 27 February 2020 Corresponding to: 03 Rajab 1441 Hijri 16 Crown Prince Chairman of the Executive Council Resolutions 17 eht fo namriahC ecnirP nworC snoituloseR licnuoC evitucexE Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (3) of 2020 Concerning the Appointment of Dar Zayed For Family Care We, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council, Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the Reorganisation of the Governmental Body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (8) of 2014 concerning Dar Zayed For Family Care; • Law No. (6) of 2016 concerning the Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council; Issued the following Resolution: Article (1) H.E. Hamad Nukheirat Al Doudah Al Ameri shall be appointed as Director- General of Dar Zayed for Family Care. Article (2) This Resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince Chairman of the Executive Council Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On 04 February 2020 Corresponding to 10 Jumada Al Akher 1441 Hijri 19 Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2020 Concerning the Appointment of the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language We, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council, Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the Reorganisation of the Governmental Body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (6) of 2016 concerning the Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 2020 concerning the establishment of Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council; Issued the following Resolution: Article (1) H.E. Dr. Ali bin Tamim shall be appointed as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language. Article (2) This Resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince Chairman of the Executive Council Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 27 February 2020 Corresponding to: 03 Rajab 1441 Hijri 20 Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (5) of 2020 Concerning the Reformation of the Board of Trustees of Mohammed V University – Abu Dhabi We, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council, Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the Reorganisation of the Governmental Body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 2013 concerning the establishment of Mohammed V University – Agdal – Abu Dhabi and its amendment; • Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (32) of 2019 concerning the reformation of the Board of trustees of Mohammed V University/Abu Dhabi; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council; Issued the following Resolution: Article (1) The Board of Trustees of Mohammed V University– Abu Dhabi shall be reformed under the chairmanship of HE Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei and the membership of each of their Excellencies: 1. Dr. Farouk Hamada 2. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri 3. Dr. Saeed Amzazi 4. Mohammed Ghachi 5. Dr. Jamaluddin Al Hani Article (2) The term of the Board's membership shall be three renewable years. 21 Article (3) This Resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince Chairman of the Executive Council Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 27 February 2020 Corresponding to: 03 Rajab 1441 Hijri 22 Executive Council Resolutions 23 licnuoC evitucexE snoituloseR Executive Council Resolution No. (25) of 2020 Concerning The Appointment of a Member of the Board of Directors of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation The Executive Council has decided the following: Mr. Charles Graham Pardee shall be appointed as a member of the board of directors of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 12 February 2020 Corresponding to: 18 Jumada Al Akher 1441 Hijri 25 Circulars 27 sralucriC Date: 28/02/2020 Circular No. (1) of 2020 Concerning The Sterilisation of Public and Common Areas in The Governmental Entities and Companies To all governmental entities and companies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Peace and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you, We are pleased to greet you and to extend our sincere gratitude for your continuous cooperation to realise the common interest. In order to ensure public health and guarantee that precautionary measures and preventive procedures are taken, we urge you to instruct whomever is necessary to sterilise public and common areas at your workplace before Sunday March 1, 2020. This shall be carried out on a periodic and regular basis during working hours. We value your efforts and thank you for your cooperation For your necessary action May Allah guide you Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General For further inquiries, please contact the Legal Affairs Office by telephone no. 026688421 or by e-mail: LegalOperations@ECOUNCIL.AE 29 United Arab Emirates The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi Issued By The Gereral Secretariat of The Executive Council of The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi Office of Legal Affairs Abu Dhabi - P.O. Box: 19 Tel: +971 26688446 Fax: +971 26669981