General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (28) of 2015 Concerning the Dubai Statistics Centre.

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. ©2015 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. (23) of 2006 Concerning the Dubai Statistics Centre Page 2 of 10 Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. DSC: The Dubai Statistics Centre. Executive Director: The executive director of the DSC. Advisory Board: The advisory board of the DSC. Data Sources: In respect of the data relating to the Emirate, this refers to Government Departments, authorities, public corporations, free zone authorities such as the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, and any other entity affiliated to the Government of Dubai; this also includes charitable and civil societies and foundations; establishments, companies, and individuals in the Emirate; Federal ministries, authorities, and public corporations; and international organisations and agencies. Statistics: Collecting statistical data and information from Data Sources, and analysing, categorising, and disseminating the same in the form of statistical indicators and reports. Statistical Surveys: The methods of collecting statistical data and information from the community targeted by a research or a study whether through a complete count or a sample count as determined based on scientific methods. Poll Study: Survey of opinions; measurement of trends; and collection of data, information, and Statistics on a particular matter during a specific period of time through various direct and indirect techniques and methods. Scope of Application

Article (7) a. For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the DSC will have the duties and powers to: 1. prepare statistical work plans and programmes in support of the Dubai Strategic Plan and the economic, social, and other development plans, programmes, and projects;

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Law No. (23) of 2006 Concerning the Dubai Statistics Centre Page 4 of 10 2. collect the statistical data and information relating to the Emirate from Data Sources, and update, process, categorise, and protect the same; 3. design and conduct demographic, social, and economic statistical studies and Statistical Surveys at the level of the Emirate; 4. create and manage a modern and comprehensive statistical system for the compilation, analysis, processing, and dissemination of the official statistical data, information, and indicators; 5. prepare and provide high quality statistical data and information to decision makers, Government entities, business community, media outlets, researchers, individuals, and the international community; 6. disseminate the statistical information and indicators using the most advanced methods available, without prejudice to the confidentiality of data under this Law; 7. prepare, based on the best practices, demographic, economic, and social statistical indicators as reference indicators at the level of the Emirate; 8. set the bases and rules regulating statistical work, and standardise the methods, standards, definitions, and classifications related to Statistical Work in the Emirate, in accordance with the local, regional, and international methodologies and with statistical work requirements; 9. design and conduct the general census of population, housing, and establishments in the Emirate; 10. represent the Emirate before local, regional, and international entities in matters relating to Statistics, and participate in statistical projects and programmes, and Statistical Surveys at the level of the UAE; 11. raise awareness about Statistics, and educate all segments of the community on the importance of statistical work; 12. organise and participate in academic conferences, symposia, workshops, programmes, and activities related to Statistics within and outside of the UAE; 13. provide statistical consultation and technical support to Government entities in all areas related to statistical work; 14. conduct Poll Studies on the population, social, economic, health, educational, and other phenomena; 15. regulate the work of the non-Government entities working in the field of Poll Studies in the Emirate, and issue the required Permits in accordance with the relevant adopted rules and conditions; 16. audit the entities authorised to conduct Poll Studies, and take the necessary action against violating entities in accordance with the relevant legislation in force; and 17. perform any other duties required for the achievement of its objectives.

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Law No. (23) of 2006 Concerning the Dubai Statistics Centre Page 5 of 10 b. In performing the duties assigned to it under this Law, the DSC may, as it deems appropriate, seek assistance from experts and specialists. Data Sources

Article (12) a. An Executive Director will be appointed to the DSC by a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council. b. The employment rights of the Executive Director will be determined in accordance with the above- mentioned Law No. (2) of 2015 and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. c. The Executive Director will have the duties and powers to: 1. draft the general policy, strategic plans, project plans, and programmes of the DSC and submit the same to the Executive Council for approval; 2. draft the strategic plans for statistical work in the Emirate, and submit the same to the Executive Council for approval; 3. approve and supervise the implementation of the operational plans of the policies and strategic objectives of the DSC; 4. prepare the draft annual budget and the final accounts of the DSC, and submit the same to the competent entities for approval; 5. propose the organisational structure of the DSC, and the resolutions and bylaws regulating statistical work in the Emirate, and submit the same to the Executive Council for approval; 6. submit the annual performance reports on the activities of the DSC to the Executive Council; 7. supervise the work and follow up the performance of the executive body of the DSC; 8. represent the DSC before third parties and conclude the contracts and agreements required for the achievement of the objectives of the DSC; and 9. perform any other duties required for the achievement of the objectives of the DSC. Formation of the Advisory Board

Article (14) The Advisory Board will have the duties and powers to: 1. provide advice on the main statistical requirements and priorities of the Emirate to help the DSC fulfil the same as part of its short-, medium-, and long-term plans; 2. provide technical advice on the statistical policies and plans in support of the Strategic Plan of the Emirate; 3. provide technical advice on, and standardisation of, statistical methodologies and concepts at the level of the Emirate; 4. provide technical opinion on the statistical projects implemented by the DSC; 5. provide technical proposals aimed to achieve continued development of statistical work, and to keep abreast of the latest relevant technical and technological developments; and 6. perform any other duties assigned to it by the Executive Director. Fees

Article (16) Without prejudice to any stricter penalty stipulated in any other legislation, 1. any Person who breaches the confidentiality of any statistical data and information; uses it for other than its intended purposes; changes or adds to it; or sells, distributes, prints, or disseminates any of such data and information without obtaining the authorisation stated in Article (9) of this Law, will be punished by imprisonment for up to six (6) months or a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 100,000.00), or by both penalties; and 2. any Person who: a. wilfully disrupts any statistical work or census; b. refuses to provide required data or provides false data related to statistical work or census. Any partial provision of required data within prescribed timeframes is deemed refusal to provide the required data, unless such delay is proven to be for a legitimate excuse;

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Law No. (23) of 2006 Concerning the Dubai Statistics Centre Page 8 of 10 c. obtains or attempts to obtain confidential data relating to any Statistics or census without being authorised to do so; d. knowingly disseminates or causes the dissemination of false Statistics or false outcomes of a census; e. intentionally provides misleading data to any of the employees assigned to conduct census; or f. conducts Statistical Surveys without a Permit issued by the DSC, will be punished by imprisonment for up to three (3) months or by a fine not exceeding fifty thousand Dirhams (AED 50,000.00), or by both penalties. 3. The Chairman of the Executive Council will determine, by a resolution issued by him, the violations and fines related to regulating the conduct of the Activity of conducting Poll Studies in the Emirate. Law Enforcement