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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (18) of 2015

Dubai Law·18 of 2015

Issued Date
May 11, 2015
Effective from
May 11, 2015
Articles
4
Last synced
Sep 7, 2026
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Amends Decree No. 13 of 1997 to establish a Board of Trustees for the MBRCHE, comprising a chairman, vice chairman, and appointed members with authority over po…

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Articles (5) and (6) of the above-mentioned Decree No. (13) of 1997 are hereby superseded by the following: Board of Trustees

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    Article 2

    Article (2) 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 11 May 2015 Corresponding to 22 Rajab 1436 A.H.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) The MBRCHE will be supervised by a Board of Trustees comprised of a chairman, a vice chairman, and a number of experienced and competent members appointed pursuant to a resolution issued by the Ruler. The Board of Trustees will be appointed for a renewable term of three (3) years. ©2016 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. (18) of 2015 Amending Decree No. (13) of 1997 Establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment Page 2 of 2 Functions of the Board of Trustees

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    Article 6

    Article (6) The Board of Trustees will have the duties and powers to: 1. approve the general policy and annual plans of the MBRCHE in light of its specified objectives; 2. approve the charter of the MBRCHE and submit the same to the Ruler for final approval; 3. approve the administrative and financial bylaws regulating the work of the MBRCHE; 4. appoint the director general of the MBRCHE; and 5. perform any other duties required for the achievement of the objectives of the MBRCHE. Commencement and Publication

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

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