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Dubai Law·32 of 2009

Issued Date
November 4, 2009
Effective from
November 4, 2009
Articles
8
Last synced
Sep 7, 2026
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Establishes the legal framework for the Executive Office in Dubai, defining its structure, duties, leadership appointment by Ruler decree, and funding through t…

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    Article 1

    Article (1) This law will be cited as “Law No. (32) of 2009 Concerning the Executive Office”.

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    Article 2

    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. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. HHRC: H.H. the Ruler’s Court. Chairman: Chairman of the Executive Office.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) The provisions of this Law will apply to the Executive Office established pursuant to Law No. (28) of 2006. The Executive Office will have the legal personality required for the achievement of its objectives, and is hereby affiliated to the HHRC.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) The Executive Office will have the duties to: ©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. (32) of 2009 Concerning the Executive Office Page 2 of 2 1. conduct specialised analytical studies on economic, social, political, cultural, and other aspects of life and development to facilitate the strategic and development decision making process in the various fields; 2. act as a specialised Think Tank to provide opinion and consultation to the concerned entities to ensure that they take the appropriate decisions; 3. efficiently follow up of the plans, programmes, projects, and decisions issued by the Ruler to ensure efficient implementation thereof; 4. submit to the Ruler regular progress reports on the implementation of the relevant plans, programmes, projects, and decisions; 5. develop long term plans and strategies containing various options and scenarios as well as in-depth analyses geared toward future developments and regional and global changes; and 6. conduct studies and submit proposals for development projects in the various fields.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) The Chairman of the Executive Office will be appointed pursuant to a decree of the Ruler.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) The financial resources of the Executive Office will consist of the financial support allocated in the general budget of the Emirate.

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    Article 7

    Article (7) This Law herby supersedes Law No. (28) of 2006 Establishing the Executive Office.

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    Article 8

    Article (8) 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 4 November 2009 Corresponding to 16 Thu al-Qidah 1430 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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