General UAE Legal Questions LawFederal Decree by Law No. (27) of 2021 Regarding the Establishment and Organization of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Decree by Law, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Cabinet : The State's Cabinet. Minister : The Minister of Presidential Affairs. Council : The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council. Board of Directors : The Board of Directors of the Council. Chairman of the Board : The Chairman of the Board of Directors. Secretary General : The Secretary General of the Council.

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Federal Decree by Law of 2021 Regarding the Establishment and Organization of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council 2 Government Entities : Federal and local ministries, authorities, departments, and government entities, and companies wholly owned by any federal or local government entity. Private Sector : Companies, establishments, institutions, and entities not wholly owned by Government Entities.

Article (5) Competencies of the Council The Council shall have the following competencies: 1. Setting and developing policies and strategies for the training, qualification, and activation of Emirati competencies and cadres in various private economic sectors, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, and submitting them to the Cabinet for adoption after the Minister's approval. 2. Developing the executive plans for the approved policies and strategies, in coordination with the concerned Government Entities, and overseeing the follow-up of the implementation of the approved plans. 3. Proposing and reviewing federal policies and legislation related to the development of Emirati cadres in the Private Sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, and submitting them to the Cabinet after the Minister's approval. 4. Preparing guidance programs to increase the percentage of Emirati cadres working in the Private Sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, and setting and developing the supporting programs and policies and having them approved by the Cabinet, after the Minister's approval. 5. Following up on and implementing initiatives, projects, and programs related to the qualification, training, employment, and development of Emirati cadres in the Private Sector, in coordination with the concerned Government Entities and the Private Sector. 6. Any other competencies assigned thereto pursuant to laws, regulations, or resolutions of the Cabinet or the Minister.

Article (6) Board of Directors 1. The Council shall be managed by a Board of Directors formed of a Chairman and a number of members not exceeding fourteen members, who shall be appointed and whose remuneration shall be determined by a resolution of the Cabinet, upon the proposal of the Minister. 2. The Chairman of the Board shall choose a Vice-Chairman from among the members to

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Federal Decree by Law of 2021 Regarding the Establishment and Organization of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council 4 assume the Chairman's duties in their absence or in the event of any impediment. 3. The term of membership in the Board of Directors shall be three years, automatically renewable, unless a resolution is issued by the Cabinet to reconstitute the Board of Directors. 4. The Chairman of the Board shall issue the internal regulations for the work of the Board of Directors after the Minister's approval.

Article (7) Competencies of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall exercise all the competencies and powers necessary to enable the Council to achieve its objectives, including the following: 1. Approving the policies and strategies related to the training, qualification, and activation of Emirati competencies and cadres in various private economic sectors, and submitting them to the Cabinet for adoption. 2. Submitting updates and proposals regarding federal policies and legislation that help achieve the Council's objectives or affect the development of Emirati cadres in the Private Sector to the Cabinet. 3. Approving the guidance programs for Emiratis to increase the percentage of Emirati cadres working in the Private Sector and submitting them to the Cabinet for adoption. 4. Approving the initiatives, projects, and programs related to the qualification, training, employment, and development of Emirati cadres in the Private Sector and submitting them to the Cabinet for adoption. 5. Following up on the Council's achievements and the results of the implementation of approved initiatives, projects, and programs, and issuing the necessary directives in this regard. 6. Approving the draft general budget and final accounts of the Council and submitting them to the Minister for adoption. 7. Approving the draft internal bylaws and regulations related to financial, technical, and human resources affairs, as well as the organizational structure of the Council, and submitting them to the Minister for issuance.

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Federal Decree by Law of 2021 Regarding the Establishment and Organization of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council 5 8. Concluding agreements and memoranda of understanding related to the work of the Council in accordance with the bylaws and regulations applicable in the Council. 9. Forming executive and advisory committees from among the members of the Board of Directors, and such committees may include representatives of Government Entities, the Private Sector, and those with expertise and specialization. 10. Any other tasks or powers assigned to the Board of Directors by the Cabinet or the Minister. The Board of Directors may delegate any of its powers to the Chairman of the Board, the Secretary General, or any committee formed by a decision of the Chairman of the Board.

Article (9) Competencies and Powers of the Secretary General The Secretary General shall supervise the workflow in the Council and shall be responsible before the Board of Directors for following up and implementing its decisions. For this purpose, the Secretary General shall have all the competencies and powers necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the Council, including the following: 1. Following up on the implementation of the Council's policies and strategies; 2. Proposing the agenda for the meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees; 3. Preparing the draft annual budget and final accounts of the Council and submitting them to the Board of Directors; 4. Preparing the internal bylaws and regulations related to financial, technical, and human

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Federal Decree by Law of 2021 Regarding the Establishment and Organization of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council 6 resources affairs, as well as the organizational structure of the Council and submitting them to the Board of Directors; 5. Preparing periodic reports on the workflow of the Council and the decisions of the Board of Directors; 6. Representing the Council before the courts and third parties inside and outside the State; 7. Opening and managing bank accounts on behalf of the Council within the State in accordance with the bylaws and regulations applicable in the Council. 8. Appointing advisors, experts, and employees in accordance with the regulations applicable in the Council. 9. Issuing decisions in accordance with the bylaws and regulations applicable in the Council and signing the correspondence issued by the Council. 10. Concluding contracts and agreements to which the Council is a party, in accordance with the systems applied in the Council. 11. Any other tasks assigned thereto by the Minister or the Chairman of the Board.

Article (11) Annual Budget and Revenues The Council shall have an annual budget, and its annual revenues shall consist of the following: 1. Financial appropriations allocated to the Council from the Ministry of Presidential Affairs; 2. Fees, contributions, and fines derived from any initiatives, projects, and programs of the Council for which a resolution is issued by the Cabinet based on the proposal of the Board of Directors and after the Minister's approval.

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Federal Decree by Law of 2021 Regarding the Establishment and Organization of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council 7 3. Gifts, grants, bequests, and donations approved for acceptance by the Board of Directors, provided they do not conflict with the objectives of the Council.