General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (34) of 2011

Article (1) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decree, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: UAE: The United Arab Emirates. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. ZIFE: The Zayed International Foundation for the Environment. Award: The Emirates Appreciation Award for the Environment established pursuant to this Decree. Committee: The Supreme Committee of the Zayed International Prize for the Environment. ©2019 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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Decree No. (34) of 2011 Establishing the Emirates Appreciation Award for the Environment Page 2 of 5 Establishing the Award

Article (3) The Award aims to: 1. encourage individuals and corporations to conduct research and introduce distinguished innovations that help address environmental problems or contribute to promoting the concept of sustainable development; 2. honour individuals and corporations that make outstanding contributions to preserving and protecting the environment in the UAE as a cornerstone of achieving sustainable development; 3. support and encourage distinguished national individual and group businesses, programmes, and initiatives, which are aimed at protecting the environment and ensuring its sustainability for coming generations; 4. contribute to promoting an environment-friendly culture, and raising awareness among community members of the importance of protecting the environment; and 5. highlight individual and corporate efforts as an example to follow in terms of compliance with environmental standards. Management of the Award

Article (5) The Committee is the highest authority responsible for managing the affairs of the Award, developing its general policy, and administering its work in a manner that achieves its objectives. For these purposes, the Committee will have the authority to: 1. approve the criteria, standards, and conditions for selecting the winners of the Award in its various categories;

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Decree No. (34) of 2011 Establishing the Emirates Appreciation Award for the Environment Page 3 of 5 2. approve the annual budget and financial statements of the Award, and submit the same to the Department of Finance for approval; 3. approve the nominations for the Award; 4. schedule and organise the Award-granting ceremony; 5. form specialised judging panels and work sub-teams and determine their duties in line with the activities and objectives of the Award; 6. submit annual reports on the various activities of the Award to the Ruler; and 7. perform any other duties related to the objectives of the Award as assigned to it by the Ruler. Frequency of the Award

Article (8) a. The total value of the Award’s prizes will be one million Dirhams (AED 1,000,000.00). This amount will be divided among the following categories as follows: 1. two hundred thousand Dirhams (AED200,000.00) for the environmental personality prize; 2. two hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 200,000.00) for the industrial enterprise prize;

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Decree No. (34) of 2011 Establishing the Emirates Appreciation Award for the Environment Page 4 of 5 3. two hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 200,000.00) for the educational institution prize; 4. two hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 200,000.00) for the innovation, invention, and environmental research prize; and 5. two hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 200,000.00) for the media and environmental awareness prize. b. In addition to the monetary value of the Award’s prizes referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article, winners will receive an Award honorary shield and certificate of appreciation signed by the Ruler. Procedures for Granting the Award