General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (6) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: UAE: The United Arab Emirates. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. DCAA: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Board of Directors: The board of directors of the DCAA. Managing Director: The managing director of the DCAA. Director General: The director general of the DCAA. ©2017 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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Law No. (6) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Page 2 of 7 Cultural Events and Activities: This includes conferences, seminars, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, stage productions, and any other activities that relate to culture, literature, art, and preservation of heritage, as well as any relevant gatherings with local or international participation.

Article (5) The DCAA will have the objectives to: 1. motivate and sponsor establishments concerned with special cultural events and activities that effectively and seriously contribute to promoting cultural events and activities in the Emirate; 2. strengthen traditional cultural values and promote them through educational curricula; 3. motivate and support creative literary scholars, writers, and artists; support their literary and artistic activities and works; and sponsor young talents in fields of cultural, literary, and artistic creativity; 4. motivate and promote translation, printing, and publication in all cultural, literary, and intellectual fields; and 5. promote and preserve popular and folk art.

Article (6) The DCAA will, in coordination with local and federal entities in the UAE, be responsible for all cultural, literary, artistic, and heritage affairs in the Emirate, and will develop and promote the same in accordance with the policy of the Emirate. For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the DCAA will have the duties to:

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Law No. (6) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Page 3 of 7 1. develop and implement the cultural, literary, artistic, and heritage general policy and programmes of the Emirate; 2. propose legislation that would develop and promote culture, literature, and art; and preserve heritage in the Emirate; 3. approve the projects relating to culture, heritage, art, and literature based on adopted plans; 4. license individuals and establishments engaged in the field of cultural, literary, art, and heritage events and activities, and establish the relevant licensing policies, standards, and rules; 5. supervise implementing and promoting cultural, literary, art, and heritage events and activities in the Emirate through annual plans and programmes; 6. assess cultural events and activities in the Emirate through periodic reports; 7. coordinate with all local departments, establishments, and authorities to enhance the quality and efficiency, and promote the diffusion, of cultural, literary, artistic, and heritage production; 8. for the purposes of this Law, focus on promoting the role of museums; public libraries; and cultural, heritage, and art documentation and studies centres; 9. motivate the younger generation to take interest in popular and folk art through holding seminars, contests, and festivals; 10. conduct, organise, and develop events, conferences, and exhibitions which are held in the Emirate in accordance with the policies and strategic plans related to the objectives of the DCAA; 11. establish, regulate, and manage cultural, literary, art, and heritage establishments in the Emirate; 12. motivate, supervise the implementation of, and sponsor distinguished creative activities in all fields related to the objectives of the DCAA; 13. work with concerned entities in the UAE in order to develop methods of cooperation and coordination, and methods of promoting the brand of the Emirate, with a view to achieving the objectives of the DCAA at the local and international levels; 14. own and take lease of the real property, movables, materials, devices, equipment, and software required for performing and completing the work assigned to the DCAA; 15. establish companies, either solely or in partnership with other persons, and enter into agreements with establishments, individuals, and companies within and outside of the Emirate in the fields related to the work of the DCAA; and

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Law No. (6) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Page 4 of 7 16. perform any other duties or activities that would promote culture in the Emirate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the DCAA.

Article (11) The Managing Director will supervise the DCAA and approve the decisions required for achieving its objectives and performing its duties. The Managing Director will, among other things: 1. approve the general policy and project plans of the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Executive Council for final approval; 2. approve the draft budget of the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Executive Council for final approval; 3. approve the organisational structure of the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Executive Council for final approval; 4. approve the bylaws regulating the work of the DCAA, and submit the same to the chairman of the Board of Directors for final approval;

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Law No. (6) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Page 5 of 7 5. approve the fees for the services provided by the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Executive Council for final approval; 6. execute agreements and memoranda of understanding with local and international organisations and establishments in the fields related to the objectives of the DCAA; and 7. adopt the bylaws regulating the work of the DCAA and its affiliates.

Article (12) The Director General will manage the DCAA and supervise its administrative, technical, and financial affairs, and will represent the DCAA before third parties. For these purposes, he will have the authority to: 1. propose the general policy and project plans of the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Managing Director for approval; 2. prepare the draft budget of the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Managing Director for approval; 3. propose the organisational structure of the DCAA and its affiliates and the bylaws regulating their work; 4. propose the fees for the services provided by the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Managing Director for approval; 5. coordinate, with various entities within or outside of the Emirate, the strategic planning process designed to achieve the objectives of the DCAA; 6. undertake general supervision of the work of the executive body of the DCAA; 7. supervise the work of the establishments and entities affiliated to the DCAA, and sign the agreements and memoranda of understanding required in this respect; 8. develop the strategic plans of the DCAA; 9. approve the operational plans of the DCAA affiliates; and 10. draft the bylaws regulating the work of the DCAA and its affiliates, and submit the same to the Managing Director for approval.