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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (30) of 2014

Dubai Law·30 of 2014

Issued Date
June 25, 2014
Effective from
June 25, 2014
Articles
14
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Establishes the Dubai Expo 2020 Office as a permanent entity with legal personality to oversee preparations and implementation of Expo 2020 in Dubai, coordinati…

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    Article 1

    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: Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. Committee: The World Expo 2020 Preparatory Committee formed pursuant to the above- mentioned Decree No. (49) of 2013 and its amendments. Office: The Dubai Expo 2020 Office. © 2014 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every 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. (30) of 2014 Establishing the Dubai Expo 2020 Office Page 2 of 5 Expo 2020: The World Expo 2020 and its associated events, programmes, and activities. Director General: The director general of the Office. Establishment of the Office

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Pursuant to this Decree, a permanent office named the “Dubai Expo 2020 Office” will be established to follow up the affairs of Expo 2020. The Office will have legal personality, financial and administrative autonomy, and the legal capacity required to undertake all acts and dispositions that ensure the achievement of its objectives. The Office will be affiliated to the Committee. Headquarters of the Office

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    Article 3

    Article (3) The headquarters of the Office will be located in the city of Dubai. The Office may establish branches within and outside of the Emirate. Objectives of the Office

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    Article 4

    Article (4) The Office is established with the objective of following up the preparations for Expo 2020, and implementing the resolutions and recommendations of the Committee to ensure that Expo 2020 is successfully held. Functions of the Office

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    Article 5

    Article (5) For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Office will have the duties and powers to: 1. supervise the implementation of the Expo 2020 events to be held in the Emirate; 2. coordinate with Government entities to ensure the availability of the infrastructure required for holding the Expo 2020 such as tourist and health facilities, and the roads and transport network; 3. coordinate with the concerned entities to ensure the availability of the technical, media, security, tourist, economic, and financial facilities, supplies, and requirements needed by the Emirate to hold the Expo 2020;

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    Decree No. (30) of 2014 Establishing the Dubai Expo 2020 Office Page 3 of 5 4. follow up the coordination with various public and private entities within and outside of the Emirate in all fields related to holding the Expo 2020; 5. undertake, through specialised companies and establishments, media promotion and marketing at local, regional, and international levels to ensure the success of the Expo 2020; 6. attract local, regional, and international entities and companies to sponsor the Expo 2020; and 7. perform any other duties or functions assigned to the Office by the Committee. Executive Body of the Office

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    Article 6

    Article (6) The executive body of the Office will be comprised of the Director General and a number of administrative and financial employees. Appointment of the Director General

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    Article 7

    Article (7) A Director General will be appointed to the Office pursuant to a Decree issued by the Ruler. Functions of the Director General

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    Article 8

    Article (8) The Director General will supervise the daily management of the Office and regulate its affairs. In particular, the Director General will have the duties and powers to: 1. set the general policy, and strategic, development, and operational plans of the Office, and submit these to the Committee for approval; 2. develop the initiatives, programmes, and projects which are relevant to the work of the Office, and submit these to the Committee for approval; 3. propose bylaws regulating the administrative and financial work of the Office, and submit these to the Committee for approval; 4. propose the organisational structure of the Office, and submit it to the Committee for approval; 5. prepare the annual budget and final accounts of the Office, and submit these to the Committee for approval;

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    Decree No. (30) of 2014 Establishing the Dubai Expo 2020 Office Page 4 of 5 6. supervise the executive body of the Office and appoint the technical and administrative staff required to perform the work of the Office in accordance with the internal bylaws adopted by it; 7. represent the Office before third parties, and sign in its name and on its behalf on contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding in fields related to the work of the Office; 8. open and manage the accounts of the Office with banks operating within and outside of the Emirate in accordance with the legislation in force; and 9. perform any other duties, related to the objectives and functions of the Office, which are assigned or delegated to the Director General by the Committee. Financial Resources of the Office

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    Article 9

    Article (9) The financial resources of the Office will consist of: 1. support allocated to the Office in the general budget of the Government; 2. fees and charges for the services provided by the Office; and 3. any other resources approved by the Committee. Accounts and Financial Year of the Office

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    Article 10

    Article (10) a. In regulating its accounts and records, the Office will apply the rules and principles of government accounting. b. The financial year of the Office will commence on 1 January and will end on 31 December of each year, except that the first financial year will commence as of the date this Decree comes into force and will end on 31 December of the following year. Cooperation with the Office

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    Article 11

    Article (11) All Government departments, agencies, authorities, councils, and public corporations in the Emirate must fully cooperate with the Office and support it to achieve its objectives.

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    Decree No. (30) of 2014 Establishing the Dubai Expo 2020 Office Page 5 of 5 Periodic Reports

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    Article 12

    Article (12) The Office will submit to the Committee periodic reports on the outcome of the work and accomplishments of the Office, the obstacles encountered by the Office, and the solutions and proposals recommended by the Office. Issuing Implementing Resolutions

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    Article 13

    Article (13) His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Decree. Commencement and Publication

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    Article 14

    Article (14) This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 25 June 2014 Corresponding to 27 Shaban 1435 A.H.

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Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

Articles in this law(14)
  1. 1Article (1) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decr
  2. 2Article (2) Pursuant to this Decree, a permanent office named the “Dubai Expo 20
  3. 3Article (3) The headquarters of the Office will be located in the city of Dubai.
  4. 4Article (4) The Office is established with the objective of following up the pre
  5. 5Article (5) For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Office will have th
  6. 6Article (6) The executive body of the Office will be comprised of the Director G
  7. 7Article (7) A Director General will be appointed to the Office pursuant to a Dec
  8. 8Article (8) The Director General will supervise the daily management of the Offi
  9. 9Article (9) The financial resources of the Office will consist of: 1. support al
  10. 10Article (10) a. In regulating its accounts and records, the Office will apply th
  11. 11Article (11) All Government departments, agencies, authorities, councils, and pu
  12. 12Article (12) The Office will submit to the Committee periodic reports on the out
  13. 13Article (13) His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executiv
  14. 14Article (14) This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and
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