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Article (1) Definitions In implementation of provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall bear the meanings ascribed thereto respectively, unless otherwise indicated by the context: State : The United Arab Emirates Federal Entities : Federal Entities governed by the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2019 Concerning Public Finance Head of the Federal Entity : The Minister, Chairman of the Board or Head of the Entity or the equivalent officers, as applicable. Committee : the Project Sponsorship Committee formed pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution. Project Sponsorship : a financial “cash” and/ or “in-kind” support provided to sponsor an event, ac…

Article (2) Objectives of this Resolution This Resolution aims to achieve the following: 1. Establish the and standardize the controls and policies according to which grants shall be accepted or sponsorships shall be received or rejected. 2. Ensure that sponsorship objectives are consistent with strategic objectives and main values of the Federal Entity. 3. Raise awareness of the sponsorship concept as a valuable element of the society and establish a mechanism for evaluating the sponsorship chances.

Article (3) Applicability The Provisions of this Resolution shall apply to Federal Entities, except for the following: 1. Ministry of Defense. 2. The Supreme Council for National Security. 3. Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. 4. Any Federal Entity which the Law whereunder it has been established prevents from receiving or providing sponsorship. The Cabinet may exclude any Federal Entity or project from the scope of application of the provisions of this Resolution.

Article (4) Formation and Functions of the Committee 1. Each Federal Entity shall form a Committee to be called (Project Sponsorship Committee) pursuant to a Resolution by the Head of said entity or the delegate thereof. 2. The Committee shall comprise at least three members and not exceeding five members, including: a. One representative of the Strategy and Future Organizational unit. b. One representative of the Government Communication Organizational unit; and c. One representative of the Financial Affairs Organizational unit. 3. Head of the Federal Entity, or delegate thereof, may propose formation of a committee

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Article (5) Operation Mechanism of the Committee 1. Committee meeting shall only be valid if attended by the absolute majority of the members thereof; i.e., more than 50% of the members, provided that either the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson, in case of absence of the Chairperson, shall be among attendees. 2. Committee resolutions shall be passed by the majority of votes of members present at the meeting. In case of a tie, the Chairperson, or the Deputy Chairperson in case of absence of the Chairperson, shall have the casting vote. 3. The Committee shall prepare a meeting agenda including all issues to be discussed during the meeting. The agenda shall be distributed to all members su…

Article (6) Project Sponsorship Types The Federal Entity shall take the following actions based on the type of sponsorship provided: 1. In case the sponsorship is provided in the form of financial “cash” support, the Federal Entity shall record the cash amount in the records prepared for this purpose and shall deposit the

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Cabinet Resolution of 2020 Regarding Regulating Project Sponsorship in the Federal Government 4 same into a separate bank account pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Appendix hereof. 2. In case the sponsorship is provided in the form of “in-kind” support, the Federal Entity shall receive, valuate and record the support in addition to the cash value t…

Article (7) Project Sponsorship Categories Sponsors or sponsored parties shall be classified into the following categories: 1. Sponsors or sponsored parties inside the State: a. Federal Entities. b. Local Entities. c. Private Sector. d. Natural Persons. e. Public Benefit Societies and Foundations. 2. Sponsors or sponsored parties outside the State: a. Government Entities. b. Private Sector. c. Natural Persons. d. Non-profit International Organizations or Foundations

Article (8) Project Sponsorship Objectives Upon providing or receiving sponsorship, the following objectives shall be achieved: 1. Promote the Federal Entity’s vision, mission and values. 2. Contribute to achieving the Federal Entity’s objectives that are included in the approved strategic plan thereof. 3. Benefits shall be generated by any of the sponsorship parties.

Article (9) Controls for Providing or Receiving Sponsorship

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Cabinet Resolution of 2020 Regarding Regulating Project Sponsorship in the Federal Government 5 Upon providing or receiving sponsorship, the following controls shall be complied with: 1. All sponsorship-related activities shall be carried out formally through approved channels of communication of the Federal Entity. 2. Sponsorship may not be received from nor provided to companies or individuals whose wealth is known to have originated from illegal activities, or when there are indicators of corruption and relevant economic crimes. 3. Sponsorship may not be received from nor provided to companies or individuals who a…

Article (10) Controls for Receiving Sponsorships All Federal Entities shall observe the following controls upon receiving project sponsorship from any sponsor: 1. Organizational units of the Federal Entity shall prepare an annual plan concerning the projects through which the Federal Entity is desiring to attract sponsors to either finance or get involved in financing. The plan shall be submitted to the Head of the Federal Entity prior to the end of the fiscal year for approval, in preparation for implementation of the plan during the following fiscal year. 2. A study on the project desired to be sponsored shall be prepared. The study shall specify the project objectives and extent of consis…

Article (11) Procedures of Receiving Sponsorship 1. Before the end of the fiscal year, all organizational units of the Federal Entity shall submit to the Head thereof propositions concerning the projects for which sponsorships are desired to be attracted. 2. The organizational unit responsible for the project shall coordinate with the Committee for preparation of a satisfactory study of the project including the following: a. Detailed explanation of the project; b. Project objectives; c. The correlation of the project objectives with both the Federal Government’s objectives

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Article (12) Controls for Granting Sponsorship For the purposes of granting sponsorship for any Federal Entity in support of any project, all Federal Entities shall observe the following controls: 1. Granting the sponsorship may only be accepted after the Federal Entity is provided with a study of the project desired to be sponsored indicating the objectives thereof. 2. Ensure that objectives of the project desired to be sponsored are consistent with the State polices and Federal Entity’s strategic objectives. 3. Ensure that the budget includes financial appropriations for sponsoring projects. 4. A contract including the following details shall be concluded with the beneficiary entity: a. De…

Article (13) Procedures of Granting Sponsorship 1. The Entity applying for sponsorship shall submit to the Federal Entity a satisfactory study of the project including the following: a. Detailed explanation of the project. b. Project objectives. c. The correlation of the project objectives with both the Federal Government’s objectives and policies and the Federal Entity’s strategic objectives; and d. Estimated project cost. 2. The application shall be presented to the Committee for consideration thereof and ensuring that the application fulfils all the controls aforementioned in Article (12) hereof. 3. In case that the Committee approves the sponsorship application, the Government Communicat…

Article (14) Repeals Resolutions and Circulars issued in respect of Sponsorship of Projects in the Federal Government shall be repealed. In addition, any and all provisions shall be repealed to the extent that they conflict with provisions of this Resolution.

Article (15) Publication and Entry of this Resolution into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the day following the date of its issuance. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister 21 Safar 1442 A.H. Corresponding to: 08 October 2020 A.D.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2020 Regarding Regulating Project Sponsorship in the Federal Government 12 Annex 1 Appendix to Cabinet Resolution No. (66) of 2020 Regulating Project Sponsorship in the Federal Government I. Procedures for Recording Receipt of Financial “Cash” Sponsorship 1. In case of receipt of a financial “cash” sponsorship, the Financial Affairs Organizational unit at…