General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (36) of 2015

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. MBRF: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation. Chairman: The chairman of the board of directors of the MBRF. Award: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award. ©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. (36) of 2015 Establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Page 2 of 5 Board of Trustees: The board of trustees of the Award. Secretary General: The secretary general of the Award. Establishment of the Award

Article (5) a. The Award will be managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of a chairman, a vice chairman, and a number of members who are experienced and specialised in the academic and knowledge fields. Members of the Board of Trustees will be appointed pursuant to a decree of the Ruler for a renewable term of three (3) years.

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Decree No. (36) of 2015 Establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Page 3 of 5 b. The Board of Trustees will convene at the invitation of the chairman, or the vice chairman if the chairman is absent, at least once every six (6) months and where necessary. Meetings of the Board of Trustees will be valid if attended by the majority of its members provided that its chairman or vice chairman is in attendance. c. The Board of Trustees will pass its resolutions by majority vote of attending members, and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have a casting vote. Resolutions of the Board of Trustees will be recorded in minutes of meetings signed by the chair of the meeting and attending members. Functions of the Board of Trustees

Article (6) The Board of Trustees will have the duties and powers to: 1. approve the general policy and annual plans of the Award in light of its objectives; 2. approve the annual budget and final accounts of the Award, and submit the same to the competent entities in the Emirate for final approval; 3. approve the bylaws required to regulate the work of the Award, and submit the same to the Chairman for final approval; 4. approve the criteria and rules based on which the Award in its various categories is granted to winners, and submit these to the Chairman for final approval; 5. set the dates and occasions for granting the Award; 6. form advisory committees, juries, and specialised work teams to meet the requirements of the Award; 7. prepare a list of nominees for the Award, and submit the same to the Ruler for approval; and 8. perform any other duties required for the achievement of the objectives of the Award. Secretary General of the Award

Article (7) a. A Secretary General will be appointed to the Award from amongst the members of the Board of Trustees pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman. b. The Secretary General will have the duties and powers to:

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Decree No. (36) of 2015 Establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Page 4 of 5 1. propose the general policy and annual plans of the Award, and submit the same to the Board of Trustees for approval; 2. prepare the draft annual budget and final accounts of the Award, and submit these to the Board of Trustees for approval; 3. propose the bylaws required to regulate the work of the Award, and submit the same to the Board of Trustees for approval; 4. propose the criteria and rules for selection of the winners of the Award in its various categories, and submit the same to the Board of Trustees for approval; 5. represent the Award in its relations with third parties; and 6. perform any other duties assigned to him by the Chairman or the Board of Trustees. Granting of the Award