General UAE Legal Questions LawFederal Law No. (15) of 2016 Regarding the Establishment of Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy

Article (1) The following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Minister : The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Academy : Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy. Board : The Academy's Board of Trustees. Chairman : The Chairman of the Board. Director General : The Director General of the Academy. Chapter Two Establishment, Objectives, and Competences of the Academy

Article (2) Establishment of the Academy Pursuant to this Law, an academy under the name "Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy" shall be established, which shall enjoy legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and full legal capacity to undertake all acts as may be necessary to achieve its objectives.

Article (3) Headquarters of the Academy The main headquarters of the Academy shall be located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and branches or offices thereof may be established within the State pursuant to a decision of the Board.

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Article (4) Objectives The Academy shall aim to: 1. Support the Ministry in the field of international relations, diplomacy, and international cooperation in a manner that achieves the State's strategy. 2. Qualify, train, and enhance the efficiency of the members of the diplomatic and consular corps, the employees of the Ministry, and those of other concerned authorities. 3. Establish a knowledge and advisory base in the field of international relations and diplomacy.

Article (5) Competences of the Academy The Academy shall have the following competences: 1. Promote and develop knowledge, and highlight the role of the State in the field of international relations, diplomacy, and related sectors. 2. Prepare and qualify members of the diplomatic and consular corps, employees of the Ministry, and students of the Academy from other ministries and authorities, including technical and military attachés, in the fields of international relations and diplomacy. 3. Develop and implement educational and training programs in diplomatic fields, encompassing their political, economic, social, legal, protocol, security, and technical dimensions, in line with the evolvin…

Article (6) Board of Trustees of the Academy 1. The Academy shall be managed by a Board of Trustees, chaired by the Minister, and comprising a number of members with expertise and specialization, including two members from the current or former members of the diplomatic and consular corps of the Ministry. Their appointment, number, and remuneration shall be determined by a decision of the Cabinet upon the nomination of the Minister. 2. The term of membership shall be three years, renewable for further similar terms. 3. The Director General shall attend the meetings of the Board of Trustees, participate in deliberations, and present such matters as they deem appropriate, without having a voti…

Article (7) Advisory Body of the Board of Trustees The Board may establish or appoint an advisory body to which certain matters falling within its competences may be entrusted for consideration. Such body shall submit its recommendations to the Board for it to decide on as it deems appropriate. The Board shall issue the necessary decisions to regulate its functioning.

Article (8) Competences of the Board of Trustees The Board shall be the supreme authority competent in the affairs of the Academy, the management of its operations, the achievement of its objectives, and the implementation of the policies for which it was established. It shall, in particular, undertake the following: 1. Set the general policy of the Academy in light of the State's strategy and foreign policy, and supervise its implementation. 2. Approve the Academy's plans and programs, and review and evaluate their implementation on an annual basis. 3. Approve admission policies, study systems and programs, and graduation requirements. 4. Approve the fee structure for the academic and train…

Article (9) Delegation of the Board's Competences The Board may delegate some of its competences to one or more of its members or to any of the committees established thereby.

Article (10) Director General of the Academy The Academy shall have a Director General appointed by a decision of the Chairman after the approval of the Board.

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Article (11) Competences of the Director General of the Academy The Director General shall exercise the necessary powers to manage the Academy, supervise its affairs, and represent it in its relations with third parties and before the courts, and shall, in particular, undertake the following: 1. Prepare the plans and strategies, submit the same to the Board for approval, and follow up on their implementation. 2. Prepare the internal regulations and systems relating to financial, administrative, technical, and human resources affairs, organizational structure, and job descriptions, and present the same to the Board for approval. 3. Prepare work plans and programs and related projects and pres…

Article (12) Administrative and Academic Staff of the Academy The Academy shall have administrative and academic staff possessing distinguished academic qualifications and diplomatic experience, and they shall be appointed in accordance with the Academy's human resources regulations.

Article (13) Delegation of the Director General's Powers The Director General may delegate certain of their powers to one or more of the senior employees of the Academy, in accordance with the Academy's regulations. Chapter Four Financial Affairs

Article (14) Financial Resources of the Academy The financial resources of the Academy shall consist of the following: 1. The annual appropriations allocated thereto in the State's general budget. 2. Any surpluses realized in its budget from previous financial years. 3. The annual revenues and returns generated from fees for academic and training programs, the services it provides, and the consultations and research it publishes. 4. Grants, donations, and contributions approved by the Board. 5. Any other revenues generated from the exercise of its activities.

Article (15) Budget of the Academy The Academy shall have an independent budget. The fiscal year of the Academy shall commence on the first of January and end on the thirty-first of December of each year. The first fiscal year shall commence from the date this Law enters into force and ends on the thirty-

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Article (16) Funds of the Academy The funds of the Academy shall be deemed public funds and shall be exempt from all fees and taxes.

Article (17) Auditors of the Academy's Accounts 1. The Academy shall have one or more auditors from among those licensed to practice the profession in the State, to audit the Academy's accounts. A decision of the Board shall be issued for the appointment of the auditor and the determination of their remuneration, for a renewable term of one year. 2. The appointed auditor may not combine their duties with membership of the Board or any other position in the Academy. Chapter Five General Provisions

Article (18) Human Resources Regulation and Financial Regulation 1. Pending the issuance of the Academy’s personnel system, the employees of the Academy shall be subject to the provisions of the human resources regulation applicable in independent federal authorities. 2. Tenders, auctions, procurements, and contracts conducted or concluded by the Academy shall be subject to a special system established by the Board for this purpose.

Article (19) Regulations and Resolutions The Chairman of the Board shall issue the necessary systems, regulations, and resolutions for the implementation of the provisions of this Law.

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Article (20) Contradiction or Conflict with the Provisions of this Law Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Law is hereby repealed.

Article (21) Publication and Entry into Force This Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on the day following the date of its publication. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates Issued by us at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi: Date: 15 Muharram 1438 A.H. Corresponding to: 16 October 2016 A.D.

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