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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (1) of 2020

Dubai Law·1 of 2020

Issued Date
January 7, 2020
Effective from
January 7, 2020
Articles
4
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Places all government sports establishments under unified supervision of the DSC, which determines oversight scope, conditions, rules, standards and procedures…

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    Article 1

    Article (1) a. As of the date on which this Decree comes into force, all government Sports Establishments, including those established or regulated under specific legislation, are hereby placed under the supervision of the DSC. b. This Decree will not apply to the following government Sports Establishments: 1. the Dubai Equestrian Club; 2. the Dubai Racing Club; 3. the Dubai Camel Racing Club; and 4. any other Sports Establishment determined pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman of the DSC. ©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. (1) of 2020 Placing Government Sports Establishments under the Supervision of the Dubai Sports Council Page 2 of 2 Scope of Supervision

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    Article 2

    Article (2) The Chairman of the DSC will, pursuant to a resolution he issues in this respect, determine the scope of supervision of government Sports Establishments, and the conditions, rules, standards, and procedures applicable to these establishments. Repeals

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    Article 3

    Article (3) Any provision in any other legislation will be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree. Publication and Commencement

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    Article 4

    Article (4) 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 7 January 2020 Corresponding to 12 Jumada al-Ula 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.

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