General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (2) of 2024 Concerning the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai

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: Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. ©2024 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. (2) of 2024 Concerning the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai Page 2 of 7 Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Crown Prince: The Crown Prince of the Emirate. Government: The Government of Dubai. CPO: The Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai. Director General: The director general of the CPO. Applicability of the Law to the CPO

Article (5) The CPO will provide all forms of support and assistance to the Crown Prince to enable Him to exercise the duties and powers assigned to Him by the Ruler or under the legislation in force in the Emirate. In particular, the CPO will, without prejudice to the functions and powers of the concerned Government Entities under the legislation in force, have the duties and powers to: 1. manage and follow up the affairs and work of the Crown Prince within and outside of the Emirate;

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Law No. (2) of 2024 Concerning the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai Page 3 of 7 2. develop and implement, in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate, the media strategy of the Crown Prince across various media and communication channels and platforms; and ensure the quality of the media messages delivered in respect of the activities and initiatives launched by the Crown Prince; 3. receive the correspondence sent to the Crown Prince by official entities within and outside of the Emirate, and follow up the implementation of the directives of the Crown Prince, in accordance with the relevant adopted procedures; 4. propose and organise the visits and activities of the Crown Prince within and outside of the Emirate; 5. prepare and make arrangements for the Crown Prince’s participation in local and international meetings, conferences, and official visits; 6. consider the matters assigned by the Crown Prince, and provide advice and opinion in respect thereof, in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate; 7. conduct studies and make proposals for the development projects commissioned by the Crown Prince, in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate; 8. follow up the implementation of the plans, programmes, projects, and initiatives commissioned by the Crown Prince; and submit, through the Director General, periodic reports to the Crown Prince on the implementation of these plans, programmes, projects, and initiatives, in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate; 9. create a database that supports and enables the Crown Prince to make informed decisions or issue directives as He deems appropriate, in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate; and 10. exercise any other duties or powers assigned to it by the Ruler or the Crown Prince. Director General

Article (6) a. A Director General will be appointed to the CPO pursuant to a decree issued by the Ruler based on the recommendation of the Crown Prince. b. The Director General will undertake general supervision of the management of the CPO and the administration of its affairs. The Director General will be directly responsible to the Crown Prince for ensuring the exercise by the CPO of its duties and powers under

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Law No. (2) of 2024 Concerning the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai Page 4 of 7 this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate. In particular, the Director General will have the duties and powers to: 1. approve the general policy and strategic, development, and operational plans of the CPO; 2. approve the programmes, projects, and activities of the CPO; supervise the preparation of the necessary implementation plans of these programmes, projects, and activities; and submit periodic reports on the implementation outcomes of the same to the Crown Prince to issue His directives and make the necessary decisions in respect thereof; 3. approve, in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate, the draft annual budget and Financial Statements of the CPO; and submit the same to the Crown Prince for final approval; 4. approve the organisational structure, bylaws, regulations, and resolutions regulating the financial, administrative, technical, contractual work of the CPO, including its human resources regulation; 5. appoint external auditors and determine their remuneration; 6. open, manage, and close the CPO's accounts with banks and financial institutions, in accordance with the powers vested in him by the Crown Prince and with the legislation in force in the Emirate; 7. arrange and organise the agenda of the Crown Prince; 8. supervise the preparation of reports on the matters considered by the CPO, and submit the same to the Crown Prince to give the relevant directives; 9. submit to the Crown Prince periodic reports on the outcomes of the work and accomplishments of the CPO, the obstacles encountered by the CPO, and the solutions and proposals recommended by the CPO in order for Him to give the relevant directives; 10. follow up and perform the duties and directives assigned to him by the Crown Prince; coordinate with the concerned entities in the Emirate to ensure the performance of the same; and submit the relevant reports to the Crown Prince to give the relevant directives; 11. supervise the CPO’s executive body and follow up its work, and appoint competent and specialised employees;

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Law No. (2) of 2024 Concerning the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai Page 5 of 7 12. form permanent and temporary committees and work teams; and determine their duties, powers, and terms of reference; 13. supervise the achievement by the executive body of the CPO of the approved performance indicators, and submit periodic reports on its performance outcomes to the Crown Prince to issue His directives and make the necessary decisions in this respect; 14. represent the CPO before third parties; and conclude contracts and agreements as required to enable the CPO to exercise its duties and powers under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; and 15. exercise any other duties or powers related to enabling the CPO to perform its functions under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; as assigned or delegated to him by the Crown Prince. c. The Director General may delegate to any of the CPO employees any of his powers under paragraph (b) of this Article, provided that such delegation is specific, in writing, and in accordance with the relevant chart of approval powers approved by the Crown Prince. Executive Body of the CPO

Article (7) a. The executive body of the CPO will be comprised of the Director General and a number of administrative, technical, and finance employees. b. The executive body will be responsible for performing the operational work of the CPO, implementing its approved policies and strategic plans, and following up the implementation of the resolutions issued by the Crown Prince and the Director General. c. The rights, duties, and terms of employment of the employees of the CPO will be prescribed by the relevant human resources regulation approved by the Director General.

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Law No. (2) of 2024 Concerning the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai Page 6 of 7 Management of Accounts and Records, and Financial Year