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Article 1
Article (1) This Law will be cited as “Law No. (1) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Government Workshop”.
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General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (1) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Government Workshop
Dubai Law·1 of 2008
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dubai-law-2008-1
- Issued Date
- January 9, 2008
- Effective from
- January 9, 2008
- Articles
- 12
- Last synced
- Jul 13, 2026
Plain-language summary
Establishes Dubai Government Workshop as a public corporation with legal personality and autonomy to provide transport, insurance, and maintenance services for…
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Article 2
Article (2) The following words and expressions will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. HHRC: His Highness the Ruler’s Court. ©2019 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 made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.
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Law No. (1) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Government Workshop Page 2 of 3 DGW: The Dubai Government Workshop. Executive Director: The executive director of the DGW.
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Article 3
Article (3) Pursuant to this Law, a public corporation known as the “Dubai Government Workshop” is established. The DGW will have legal personality, financial and administrative autonomy, and the legal capacity required to undertake all acts and dispositions that ensure the achievement of its objectives. The DGW may enter into contracts with third parties, may sue and be sued in its own name, and may appoint any other person to represent it for this purpose. The DGW is hereby affiliated to the HHRC.
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Article 4
Article (4) The head office of the DGW will be located in Dubai. The DGW may establish branches within and outside of the Emirate.
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Article 5
Article (5) The objective of the DGW is to provide transport, insurance, and maintenance services to the vehicles, machinery, and equipment owned by the Government of Dubai, and to the vehicles owned by their Highnesses the Sheikhs. The DGW may also provide these services to the departments, corporations, and local authorities affiliated to the Government of Dubai.
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Article 6
Article (6) The Executive Director will be appointed to the DGW pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council.
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Article 7
Article (7) The Executive Director will have the duties to: 1. undertake general supervision of the DGW; 2. manage the DGW and represent it in its relations with third parties; and 3. enter into any contracts and agreements required for achievement of the DGW objectives.
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Law No. (1) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Government Workshop Page 3 of 3
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Article 8
Article (8) The financial resources of the DGW will consist of: 1. the budget approved by the Executive Council; and 2. any other resources approved by the Executive Council.
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Article 9
Article (9) The DGW staff members employed by the Dubai Municipality will be transferred to the Dubai Government Workshop established pursuant to this Law. Law No. (27) of 2006 Concerning Management of the Government of Dubai Human Resources will apply to these employees.
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Article 10
Article (10) The Director of the HHRC will issue the regulations and resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Law.
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Article 11
Article (11) Law No. (17) of 2006 Affiliating the Government of Dubai Workshop to the Dubai Municipality is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other legislation will also be repealed to the extent it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
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Article 12
Article (12) This Law 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 9 January 2008 Corresponding to 30 Thu al-Hijjah 1428 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(12)
- 1Article (1) This Law will be cited as “Law No. (1) of 2008 Establishing the Duba
- 2Article (2) The following words and expressions will have the meaning indicated
- 3Article (3) Pursuant to this Law, a public corporation known as the “Dubai Gover
- 4Article (4) The head office of the DGW will be located in Dubai. The DGW may est
- 5Article (5) The objective of the DGW is to provide transport, insurance, and mai
- 6Article (6) The Executive Director will be appointed to the DGW pursuant to a re
- 7Article (7) The Executive Director will have the duties to: 1. undertake general
- 8Article (8) The financial resources of the DGW will consist of: 1. the budget ap
- 9Article (9) The DGW staff members employed by the Dubai Municipality will be tra
- 10Article (10) The Director of the HHRC will issue the regulations and resolutions
- 11Article (11) Law No. (17) of 2006 Affiliating the Government of Dubai Workshop t
- 12Article (12) This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come in
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