General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (6) of 2018

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. Deputy Ruler: His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai. DRO: The office of His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, established pursuant to this Decree. Director: The director of the DRO. ©2020 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 mad e to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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Decree No. (6) of 2018 Establishing the Office of His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Dubai Page 2 of 4 Establishment of the DRO

Article (4) The DRO will provide all forms of support and assistance to the Deputy Ruler to enable Him to exercise the duties and powers assigned to Him by the Ruler and pursuant to the legislation in force in the Emirate. In particular, the DRO will have the duties and powers to: 1. manage the affairs and work of the Deputy Ruler within and outside of the Emirate; 2. follow up and perform the duties assigned to it by the Deputy Ruler, and coordinate with the concerned entities to ensure achievement thereof; 3. consider any matters based on the Deputy Ruler’s directives, and submit the required reports in respect thereof; 4. prepare and make arrangements for the Deputy Ruler’s participation in local and international meetings, conferences, and official visits; and 5. exercise any other duties or powers assigned to it by the Deputy Ruler. Director of the DRO

Article (5) a. A Director will be appointed to the DRO pursuant to a resolution of the Deputy Ruler. b. The Director will supervise the management of the DRO, and administer its affairs. The Director will be directly responsible to the Deputy Ruler for ensuring the exercise by the DRO of its duties and powers under this Decree and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. In particular, the Director will have the duties and powers to: 1. arrange and organise the agenda of the Deputy Ruler;

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Decree No. (6) of 2018 Establishing the Office of His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Dubai Page 3 of 4 2. prepare reports on the matters considered by the DRO, and submit the same to the Deputy Ruler to give the relevant directives; 3. submit to the Deputy Ruler periodic reports on the outcomes of the work and accomplishments of the DRO, the obstacles encountered by the DRO, and the solutions and proposals recommended by the DRO; 4. follow up, in coordination with the concerned entities, the implementation of the Deputy Ruler’s directives; and submit the relevant required reports to the Deputy Ruler to give further relevant directives; 5. supervise the performance and follow up the work of the executive body of the DRO; 6. represent the DRO before third parties; and 7. exercise any other duties or powers assigned to him by the Deputy Ruler. Executive Body of the DRO