UAE Media / Entertainment LawLaw No. (9) of 2008 Establishing the Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa)

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: Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. ©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. (9) of 2008 Establishing the Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa) Page 2 of 9 Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. Nedaa: The Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa). Board of Directors: The board of directors of Nedaa. CEO: The chief executive officer of Nedaa. Communication Services: A range of specialised communication services, including the transmission, emission, broadcasting, or reception of signals, sounds, images, or other verbal or written data by wired, wireless, visual, electromagnetic, or any other means of communication. Establishment and Head Office of Nedaa

Article (7) For the purpose of achieving its objectives, Nedaa will have the duties and functions to: 1. provide Communication Services to all concerned entities as per the exigencies of public interest; 2. establish, own, manage, operate, and develop the facilities and telecommunication stations that are necessary for its work; 3. identify and determine the technical specifications of communication devices permitted to be used on Nedaa network; 4. coordinate with other telecommunication companies licensed to conduct similar activities in the UAE to provide each other with the required network coverage where any user of such networks is out of coverage area; 5. set the strategies and polices for distribution of communication circuits within the Emirate; 6. provide consultancy and training services in the field of specialised communications; 7. impose fees in return for the services it provides; 8. perform all transactions and activities that are related to its business and are required for the achievement of its objectives, including to engage in commercial activities and coordinate with federal and foreign government establishments; international organisations; and private companies on matters of mutual interest with a view to achieving Nedaa’s objectives and goals; 9. establish, solely or with other persons, companies and branches; invest in, enter into partnership with, hold shares in, forge mergers with, or acquire shares or stocks in, companies or agencies engaged in the same or similar activities as those of Nedaa or in activities which help Nedaa in achieving its objectives within and outside of the UAE;

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Law No. (9) of 2008 Establishing the Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa) Page 4 of 9 10. open and manage bank accounts within and outside of the UAE and obtain financing through available financing options as required to achieve the best interests of Nedaa; 11. organise and participate in exhibitions and conferences related to its activities; and 12. perform any other duties that are assigned to it by the General Authority for Regulating the Telecommunications Sector and are relevant to the work of Nedaa and to the objectives for which it is established. Board of Directors

Article (9) The Board of Directors is the highest authority of Nedaa and is responsible for the general supervision of its administrative, technical, and financial affairs. The Board of Directors will issue the resolutions and apply the procedures it deems appropriate for achieving the objectives and goals of Nedaa, including: 1. to set the general policy and project plans of Nedaa; 2. to approve the general plans and strategies of Nedaa; 3. to review the draft annual budget of Nedaa; 4. to approve the organisational structure, and the bylaws regulating the administrative and financial affairs, of Nedaa; 5. to approve the services and products of Nedaa; 6. to manage the property of Nedaa and its branches in line with the general policy of Nedaa; 7. to approve the fees for the services provided by Nedaa; 8. to appoint senior officers of Nedaa; 9. to approve the remuneration of members of the Board of Directors;

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Law No. (9) of 2008 Establishing the Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa) Page 5 of 9 10. to send any of the members of the Board of Directors or any of the employees of Nedaa to represent it in seminars, forums, and conferences that are held within or outside of the UAE and are relevant to the objectives of Nedaa; and 11. to perform any other duties related to the objectives and functions of Nedaa.

Article (10) 1. The Board of Directors will convene at least once every three (3) months at the invitation of the chairman or the vice chairman in case of absence of the Chairman. The Board of Directors may also convene at the request of two thirds of its members. Meetings of the Board of Directors will be valid only if attended by a quorum of at least three (3) members, including the chairman or vice chairman. Resolutions of the Board of Directors will be passed by majority vote of the attending members, and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have a casting vote. 2. For each meeting, minutes of meeting will be prepared and signed by the chair of the meeting and attending members. Such minutes will be recorded in the register of minutes of meetings for perusal by absent members. 3. The Board of Directors may, as it deems appropriate, invite experts and specialists to attend its meetings, but they will have no vote.

Article (16) Nedaa will have a CEO and an administrative body. The CEO will be appointed by a decree of the Ruler and will be the vice chairman of the Board of Directors. The CEO will, within the powers vested in him, manage all affairs of Nedaa to ensure the achievement of its objectives , including, but not limited to: 1. implementing the resolutions issued, and the general policy set, by the Board of Directors; 2. preparing the strategic plan of Nedaa and submitting it to the Board of Directors for approval; 3. preparing the draft annual budget of Nedaa and submitting the same to the Board of Directors for review; 4. proposing the regulations and bylaws conducive to developing the services provided by Nedaa; 5. entering into the contracts and agreements required for the achievement of the objectives of Nedaa; 6. supervising the work of the executive body of Nedaa; 7. proposing the organisational structure and the financial, administrative, and technical bylaws regulating the work of Nedaa; 8. managing Nedaa, and developing and following up its work processes; 9. issuing resolutions related to the personnel affairs of Nedaa; 10. preparing periodic reports on the workflow at Nedaa, and submitting the same to the Board of Directors;

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Law No. (9) of 2008 Establishing the Professional Communication Corporation (Nedaa) Page 7 of 9 11. giving opinion on the studies and proposals presented to the Board of Directors; 12. appointing employees of Nedaa; and 13. exercising any other powers that are vested in him by the Board of Directors or stipulated in any resolution issued pursuant to this Law, and are relevant to the objectives and functions of Nedaa. Financial Affairs of Nedaa