قانون التعليم في الإماراتقرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن اللجنة الوطنية لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة للتربية والثقافة والعلوم

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: The State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Culture and Youth. Minister : The Minister of Culture and Youth. National Commission : The UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science. Chairman : The Chairperson of the National Commission.

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Article (2) Organizational Structure of the National Commission 1. The National Commission shall be reorganized in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. 2. The National Commission shall exclusively serve as the liaison between all relevant (federal and local) entities within the scope of its competences and the Organizations. 3. The Commission shall be affiliated with the Ministry, shall be headquartered in the city of Abu Dhabi, and may establish branches or offices within the State.

Article (3) Functions of the National Commission The National Commission shall exercise the following competences: 1. Provide final approval of the plan to achieve benefit and cooperation between the relevant entities in the State, on one hand and the Organizations on the other. 2. Cooperate with the Organizations to implement their respective educational, cultural, and scientific programs and activities within and outside the State. 3. Oversee all activities, programs, and initiatives carried out by the relevant entities in the State in collaboration with the Organizations. 4. Raise awareness among citizens and relevant entities in the State about the mission, objectives, and activities of…

Article (4) Chairmanship of the Commission The Minister shall assume the chairmanship of the National Commission and shall, in this regard, exercise the following powers: 1. Provide general oversight of all affairs of the National Commission. 2. Issue resolution on the formation of the National Commission and any subcommittees thereof. 3. Represent the State in high-level meetings and conferences related to the activities of the National Commission. 4. Issue resolutions appointing the State’s representatives to the councils, committees, and working groups of the Organizations. 5. Oversee the organization of the Commission’s relations with the Organizations. 6. Oversee the State’s representat…

Article (5) Financial Resources of the National Commission 1. The sources of financial resources of the National Commission shall be limited to the following: a. Financial allocations assigned thereto from the appropriations included within the Ministry’s budget. b. Donations, sponsorships, grants, and bequests accepted by the National Commission. 2. The financial resources of the National Commission shall be used to implement its activities and programs, to pay the State’s membership contributions to the Organizations, and to fulfill other financial obligations incumbent upon the National Commission. 3. Entities concerned with education, culture, and science in the State shall bear the cost…

Article (6) Executive Resolutions The Chairman of the National Commission shall issue the necessary resolutions to implement the provisions of this Resolution, including the resolutions involving the formation, organizational structure at all levels, rules of procedure, and meetings of the National Commission.

Article (7) Repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (14) of 1980 Regarding the Establishment of the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, as amended, is hereby repealed.

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Article (8) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the date of its issuance. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated:18 Dhul-Qi‘dah 1442 A.H. Corresponding to: 28 June 2021 A.D.

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