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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (34) of 2019

Dubai Law·34 of 2019

Issued Date
November 14, 2019
Effective from
November 14, 2019
Articles
11
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Establishes the Dubai International Medical City as an organizational unit under the Dubai International Medical Council, transferring duties and functions from…

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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: ©2020 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. (34) of 2019 Affiliating the Victory Team Establishment to the Dubai International Marine Club Page 2 of 6 DSC: The Dubai Sports Council. DIMC: The Dubai International Marine Club. Establishment: The Victory Team Establishment. Board of Directors: The board of directors of the DIMC. Chairman: The chairman of the Board of Directors. Affiliating the Establishment to the DIMC

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    Article 2

    Article (2) As of the date on which this Decree comes into force, the Establishment will, pursuant to the provisions hereof, be affiliated to the DIMC as an organisational unit within the organisational structure of the DIMC. Transfer and Succession

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    Article 3

    Article (3) a. The following is hereby transferred to the DIMC: 1. the duties and functions assigned to the Establishment under the above-mentioned Decree No. (12) of 1996 and the legislation in force in the Emirate; 2. the ownership of the real property, movables, assets, devices, equipment, and other property of the Establishment; and 3. the Establishment’s employees whose transfer is deemed required by the DIMC to achieve its objectives and perform its functions; these employees will, without prejudice to their existing rights, be governed by the human resources legislation applicable to the DIMC. b. All rights and obligations of the Establishment are hereby transferred to the DIMC. Board of Directors

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    Article 4

    Article (4) The DIMC will have a Board of Directors comprised of a Chairman, a vice chairman, and other experienced, competent, and specialised members. The number of the Board of Directors members must not be less than five (5) and not more than nine (9) including the Chairman and

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    Decree No. (34) of 2019 Affiliating the Victory Team Establishment to the Dubai International Marine Club Page 3 of 6 vice chairman. Members of the Board of Directors will be appointed pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman for a renewable term of four (4) years. Functions of the Board of Directors

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    Article 5

    Article (5) a. The Board of Directors will undertake the general supervision of the work and activities of the DIMC and ensure that the duties, powers, and authority vested in the DIMC under the legislation in force are duly exercised. In particular, the Board of Directors will have the duties and powers to: 1. exercise the duties and powers vested in the board of directors of the Establishment; 2. approve the general policy of the DIMC and the strategic and development plans, programmes, and initiatives that are conducive to enabling the DIMC to exercise its powers; 3. conduct an inventory of the movable and immovable property of the Establishment and register the same in the records approved by the Board of Directors. For these purposes, the Board of Directors may request the board of directors of the Establishment to provide it with a list of all the assets, rights, and liabilities of the Establishment. The Board of Directors will provide the DSC with a report on these property, assets, rights, and liabilities; 4. propose the draft annual budget of the DIMC and prepare its financial statements, and submit the same to the DSC for approval; 5. assign members of the Board of Directors with the duties that enable it to efficiently and effectively perform its duties; 6. approve the organisational structure of the DIMC in coordination with the DSC, and submit the same to the President of the DIMC for final approval; 7. approve the regulations and bylaws governing the administrative, financial, and technical work of the DIMC; 8. approve the services, work, and activities of the DIMC; 9. review the annual performance reports of the DIMC, and take the necessary action in this respect;

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    Decree No. (34) of 2019 Affiliating the Victory Team Establishment to the Dubai International Marine Club Page 4 of 6 10. form permanent and temporary sub-committees and work teams, and determine their functions, duties, and terms of reference; and seek the assistance of any experts and specialists it deems appropriate; and 11. exercise any other duties or powers vested in the DIMC under the legislation in force, or assigned to it by the President of the DIMC or by the DSC. b. The Board of Directors may delegate any of its powers under paragraph (a) of this Article to a committee comprising some of its members or to the executive director of the DIMC, provided that such delegation is specific and in writing. Meetings of the Board of Directors

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    Article 6

    Article (6) a. The Board of Directors will convene at the invitation of its Chairman, or its vice chairman where the Chairman is absent, at least once every month or where necessary. Meetings of the Board of Directors will be valid if attended by the majority of its members, provided that the Chairman or vice chairman is in attendance. b. Resolutions and recommendations of the Board of Directors will be passed 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 Directors will be recorded in minutes signed by the chair of the meeting and the rapporteur of the Board of Directors. c. A rapporteur will be appointed to the Board of Directors by the Chairman. The rapporteur will be responsible for sending meeting invitations to members of the Board of Directors, preparing its meeting agendas, recording its minutes of meetings, following up the implementation of its resolutions and recommendations, and performing any other duties assigned to him by the Chairman. Periodic Reports

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    Article 7

    Article (7) The Board of Directors will submit to the DSC a periodic report on the outcomes of the work and accomplishments of the Boards of Directors; its resolutions and recommendations; the challenges and obstacles that the Board of Directors faces; and appropriate solutions to address the same, in order for the DSC to take the appropriate action in this respect.

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    Decree No. (34) of 2019 Affiliating the Victory Team Establishment to the Dubai International Marine Club Page 5 of 6 Exemption from Liability

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    Article 8

    Article (8) a. Neither the Government of Dubai nor the DSC will be liable to third parties for any debts or liabilities claimed from the Establishment or the DIMC. The DIMC will be solely liable to third parties for such debts or liabilities. b. The Board of Directors must account for the debts and liabilities incurred by the Establishment or its board of directors prior to the effective date of this Decree; and submit a relevant report to the DSC to make the appropriate decisions in this respect. Issuing Implementing Resolutions

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    Article 9

    Article (9) The Chairman will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Decree. Repeals

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    Article 10

    Article (10) a. The following legislation is hereby repealed: 1. Decree No. (12) of 1996 Establishing a Public Corporation Named the “Victory Team Establishment"; 2. The Order issued on 25 December 1996 appointing the Chairman of the Victory Team Establishment; 3. The Resolution issued by the Dubai Sports Council on 30 January 2017 forming the Board of Directors of the Victory Team Establishment; and 4. The Resolution issued by the Dubai Sports Council on 23 April 2019 appointing and replacing members of the Board of Directors of the Victory Team Establishment. b. Any provision in any other legislation will be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree. c. The bylaws, regulations, and resolutions issued in implementation of the above-mentioned Decree No. (12) of 1996, and the regulations, resolutions, and bylaws applicable to the DIMC,

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    Decree No. (34) of 2019 Affiliating the Victory Team Establishment to the Dubai International Marine Club Page 6 of 6 will continue in force to the extent that they do not contradict this Decree, until new superseding bylaws, regulations, and resolutions are issued. Publication and Commencement

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    Article 11

    Article (11) This Decree will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 14 November 2019 Corresponding to 17 Rabi al-Awwal 1441 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(11)
  1. 1Article (1) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decr
  2. 2Article (2) As of the date on which this Decree comes into force, the Establishm
  3. 3Article (3) a. The following is hereby transferred to the DIMC: 1. the duties an
  4. 4Article (4) The DIMC will have a Board of Directors comprised of a Chairman, a v
  5. 5Article (5) a. The Board of Directors will undertake the general supervision of
  6. 6Article (6) a. The Board of Directors will convene at the invitation of its Chai
  7. 7Article (7) The Board of Directors will submit to the DSC a periodic report on t
  8. 8Article (8) a. Neither the Government of Dubai nor the DSC will be liable to thi
  9. 9Article (9) The Chairman will issue the resolutions required for the implementat
  10. 10Article (10) a. The following legislation is hereby repealed: 1. Decree No. (12)
  11. 11Article (11) This Decree will be published in the Official Gazette and will come
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