General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (2) of 2010

Article (2) By virtue of this Law, a media office for the Government of Dubai is established. The DMO will have legal personality and the legal capacity required to undertake all acts and dispositions that ensure the achievement of its objectives. The DMO will be affiliated to the Court. ©2014 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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Article (3) The DMO will, in coordination with Government entities, have the duties to: 1. provide media organisations with news relating to the Ruler and the Government, and ensure media coverage of their various activities; 2. organise and hold press conferences for the Ruler and the Government and invite representatives from various local, Arab, and international media to attend such conferences; 3. arrange for panel discussions and interviews involving the Ruler, Crown Prince, and Government officials with various local and international media; follow up the broadcast and publication of such discussions and interviews; and analyse their impact on public opinion; 4. monitor and analyse the news stories published by local, Arab, and international media and the public opinion trends in relation to the latest international developments, to the news and events of the Emirate, and to the activities of the Government and its officials; and to submit the outcome in the form of daily reports to be presented to the Ruler and to the Director of the Court; 5. maintain, document, and archive the press releases, and television and radio interviews, of the Ruler, Crown Prince, and Government officials; and 6. perform any other duties in line with the nature of the DMO work; or assigned to the DMO by the Ruler or the Director of the Court.

Article (5) The Director General will supervise the work and activities of the DMO and shall represent it before third parties. For these purposes, the Director General may: 1. propose the general policy and strategic plans for the DMO and submit the same to the Director of the Court for approval; 2. propose the initiatives, programmes, projects, studies, and recommendations in relation to the work and activities of the DMO; and submit the same to the Director of the Court for approval; 3. prepare the annual budget and financial statements of the DMO; and submit the same to the Director of the Court for approval;

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