Executive Council Resolution No. (1) of 2020

Regulating Sports Establishments and

Sports Events in the Emirate of Dubai[1]

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We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,

After perusal of:

Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 Concerning Commercial Companies and its amendments;

Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai;

Law No. (9) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre and its amendments;

Law No. (11) of 2009 Concerning the Dubai Sports Council and its amendments;

Law No. (13) of 2011 Regulating the Conduct of Economic Activities in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;

Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai;

Law No. (8) of 2016 Regulating the Grant of Law Enforcement Capacity in the Government of Dubai;

Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;

Decree No. (25) of 2013 Concerning the Event eLicensing and eTicketing System in the Emirate of Dubai;

Decree No. (9) of 2015 Regulating the Raising of Donations in the Emirate of Dubai;

Decree No. (1) of 2020 Placing Government Sports Establishments under the Supervision of the Dubai Sports Council; and

The legislation establishing and regulating free zones in the Emirate of Dubai,

Do hereby issue this Resolution.

Definitions

Article (1)

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

UAE:

The United Arab Emirates.

Emirate:

The Emirate of Dubai.

Government:

The Government of Dubai.

Government Entity:

Any of the Government departments, public agencies or corporations, councils, authorities, or other entities affiliated to the Government.

DSC:

The Dubai Sports Council.

Chairman:

The chairman of the DSC.

General Secretariat:

The general secretariat of the DSC.

Secretary General:

The secretary general of the DSC.

Sports Establishment:

Any Company or corporation licensed in the Emirate to conduct a sports activity for commercial or non-commercial purposes. This includes, without limitation, Sports Clubs, Sports Companies, Sports Academies, Sports Centres, and Physical Fitness Centres, which are concerned with the social, cultural, and sports welfare of the youth.

Sports Club:

A Sports Establishment designated by the DSC, which is dedicated to practising one or more sports. This includes Sports Companies, Sports Academies, and similar entities established by the Sports Establishment.

Sports Company:

A Company incorporated by a Sports Club for practising a specific sport.

Sports Academy:

A Sports Establishment specialised in training and qualifying athletes and sports professionals in one or more sports.

Sports Centre:

A Sports Establishment specialised in providing, at its premises, the playgrounds, gear, equipment, and qualified staff required for conducting various activities, particularly sports activities.

Physical Fitness Centre:

A Sports Establishment specialised in improving and raising physical fitness and health through providing the gear, equipment, and qualified staff required for this purpose.

Sports Event:

Any sports activity or function organised in the Emirate for commercial or non-commercial purposes. This includes festivals; shows; celebrations; competitions; championships; competitive and community sports; and sports workshops, seminars, conferences and exhibitions held anywhere in the Emirate.

Dubai Name:

Any name, logo, symbol, drawing, or similar identifier that refers to “Dubai” in any language.

Permit:

A document issued by the DSC authorising the establishment of a Sports Establishment or organisation of a Sports Event, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

Licensing Authority:

The legally competent entity in the Emirate in charge of issuing Permits to Sports Establishments, whether they are for-profit or non-profit.

Licence:

A document issued by the Licensing Authority to a Sports Establishment authorising it to conduct its activities.

Register:

The register maintained by the DSC for registering the coaches and professional staff members working at Sports Establishments.

Person:

A natural or legal person.

Scope of Application

Article (2)

a.    The provisions of this Resolution will apply throughout the Emirate, including in Special Development Zones and free zones such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.

b.    This Resolution will apply to:

1.    Sports Establishments existing in the Emirate by the effective date of this Resolution, and those established thereafter; and

2.    Sports Events organised in the Emirate.

c.     The provisions of this Resolution will not apply to the sports activities organised by Government Entities and non-government entities for their employees.

Objectives of this Resolution

Article (3)

This Resolution aims to:

1.    support Sports Establishments in all endeavours aimed at promoting sports;

2.    regulate the Sports Events held in the Emirate in accordance with the relevant international best practices; and

3.    strengthen the role of Sports Establishments at the social and cultural levels, and promote physical and sports activity as a lifestyle.

Functions of the DSC

Article (4)

a.    For the purpose of achieving the objectives of this Resolution, the DSC will have the duties and powers to:

1.    conduct financial and administrative supervision and audit of Sports Clubs, and regulate their work;

2.    issue Permits for Sports Establishments and Sports Events, including those specialised in artificial intelligence, in accordance with the conditions and procedures stipulated in this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof;

3.    issue approvals for licensing Companies and corporations to conduct any activity related to manufacturing, importing, or using any sports equipment involving the application of artificial intelligence;

4.    authorising the establishment of branches of Sports Establishments, in accordance with the conditions and procedures stipulated in this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof;

5.    oversee the formation of the boards of directors of Sports Clubs;

6.    develop the standards and rules required for regulating the work of Sports Establishments and organisers of Sports Events;

7.    register, in the Register, sports coaches, and professional staff working at Sports Establishments, in accordance with the conditions and procedures determined by a resolution of the Chairman;

8.    verify compliance by Sports Establishments and organisers of Sports Events with this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof; investigate the complaints filed against them; record the violations committed by them; and impose the penalties and punitive measures stipulated herein on violators;

9.    approve the statutes and the regulatory, administrative, and financial bylaws of Sports Establishments, in accordance with the conditions and procedures determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman;

10.  approve the budgets of Sports Clubs, in accordance with the conditions and procedures determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman;

11.  set the general framework for governance of Sports Establishments;

12.  organise Sports Events in the Emirate, as well as the workshops, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and initiatives related to these Events;

13.  classify Sports Academies, Sports Centres, Physical Fitness Centres in accordance with the relevant standards and rules approved by the Chairman;

14.  approve the Sports Events classification system;

15.  audit and oversee the performance of coaches and professional staff working at Sports Establishments, and take the necessary action in respect thereof;

16.  develop the procedures required for measuring and evaluating the performance of Sports Establishments; and publish the performance evaluation outcomes in any manner it deems appropriate;

17.  issue the necessary approvals to establish Sports Companies and Sports Academies affiliated to Sports Clubs, in accordance with the relevant requirements and rules approved by the DSC; and

18.  exercise any other duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives of this Resolution.

b.    For the purpose of exercising its duties and powers under paragraph (a) of this Article, the DSC may seek the assistance of experienced, competent, and specialised experts; consultants; and local, regional, and international companies, corporations, and consultancy houses.

Organising Sports Events

Article (5)

a.    No Person may organise a Sports Event in the Emirate without first obtaining a Permit. Permits will be issued in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof.

b.    A Person who owns, or has the right to manage, a venue may not allow any other Person, including any Sports Establishment, to hold a Sports Event at that venue unless the Person wishing to hold the Sports Event obtains a Permit from the DSC.

c.     A Licensing Authority may not issue or renew the Licence of a Sports Establishment or Sports Event without first obtaining authorisation from the DSC.

d.    No entity responsible for providing public services in the Emirate may provide any services related to a Sports Event unless this Event is authorised by the DSC.

Requirements for Issuing Permits to Sports Establishments

Article (6)

a.    A Permit will be issued to a Sports Establishment subject to the following:

1.    The Permit applicant must submit a study stating the activities, objectives, and financial plan of the applicant Sports Establishment; and provide any other relevant information specified by the DSC.

2.    Premises that are suitable for the nature of the relevant sports activity must be provided. The premises must satisfy the relevant requirements and specifications prescribed by the DSC; and the conditions and requirements stipulated by the planning, construction, public health and safety, and environmental regulations adopted by concerned Government Entities.

3.    Qualified administrative and professional staff must be provided in accordance with the rules and conditions adopted by the DSC in this respect.

4.    All equipment, gear, and fittings required for practising the sports activity that the applicant Sports Establishment intends to conduct must be provided at its premises as prescribed by the DSC in this respect.

5.     All required approvals of concerned Government Entities must be obtained.

6.    An insurance policy issued by an insurance Company licensed to operate in the Emirate must be provided to cover any damage that may result from the conduct of sports activities by the Sports Establishment or its violation of the provisions of this Resolution or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof.

7.    Any other conditions determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Chairman must be met.

b.    The DSC may, where required and subject to the relevant rules approved by the Chairman, issue a Permit to a Sports Establishment that does not satisfy all the requirements prescribed by paragraph (a) of this Article, in which case, the Permit must set a grace period for satisfying the relevant requirements. Where these requirements are not satisfied within the grace period, the Permit will be deemed revoked.

Requirements for Issuing Sports Event Permits

Article (7)

a.    To be issued with a Permit to organise a Sports Event, an applicant must:

1.    hold a Licence issued by the Licensing Authority, stating that the applicant is authorised to conduct the activity of holding Events in the Emirate;

2.    submit a study on the proposed Sports Event, together with the information and documents prescribed by the relevant resolution of the Secretary General;

3.    provide an approval issued by the entity that owns the venue where the Sports Event is intended to be held. The venue must be appropriate for the proposed Sports Event and in conformity with the relevant conditions and rules prescribed by the DSC;

4.    provide the security and safety means that are applicable to the proposed Sports Event, in accordance with the relevant requirements adopted by the DSC and concerned Government Entities;

5.    present the approvals to hold the Sports Event, obtained from concerned Government Entities, where such approvals are required;

6.    provide the qualified administrative and professional staff required for managing the Sports Event, in accordance with the requirements adopted by the DSC in this respect;

7.    provide all the gear, equipment, and fittings required to ensure that the Sports Event will be held in accordance with the procedures adopted by the DSC in this respect;

8.    provide an insurance policy issued by an insurance Company licensed to operate in the Emirate to cover any damage that may be sustained by third parties on account of the organised Sports Event;

9.    specify the entities participating in and sponsoring the Sports Event, if any;

10.  ensure that the name, logo, and signs to be used for the Sports Event, as well as the use of the Dubai Name, meet the relevant conditions and rules adopted by the DSC and concerned Government Entities; and

11.  meet any other requirements determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

b.    Except for the condition stipulated in sub-paragraph (a)(10) of this Article, the Secretary General may exempt a Permit applicant from any of the conditions stipulated in paragraph (a) of this Article, in accordance with the conditions and rules determined pursuant to the relevant resolution issued by the Chairman.

Procedures for Issuing Permits

Article (8)

The Secretary General will, pursuant to a resolution he issues in this respect, prescribe the procedures that must be followed and the documents that must be submitted to obtain Permits.

Validity of Permits

Article (9)

a.    A Sports Establishment Permit will be valid for a period of one (1) year, renewable for the same period. The Permit will be renewed subject to the conditions and procedures prescribed by the relevant resolution of the Secretary General.

b.    A Sports Event Permit will be valid for the period stated therein. A Permit validity period may be extended as determined by the Secretary General in this regard.

Assignment of Permits

Article (10)

A Permit may not be assigned to any Person without first obtaining the approval of the DSC. This approval will be issued in accordance with the rules and conditions determined by the relevant resolution of the Chairman. Any assignment concluded without first obtaining the approval of the DSC will be deemed null and void.

Register

Article (11)

a.    A Register will be maintained by the DSC for registering coaches and professional staff members of Sports Establishments. The form of the Register, the information to be entered therein, and the conditions and procedures for registration therein will be determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

b.    Registration in the Register is a prerequisite for coaches and professional staff members to work at Sports Establishments.

Merger, Acquisition, and Dissolution of Sports Clubs

Article (12)

a.    Subject to the legislation in force in the Emirate, and in accordance with the exigencies of public interest, the Chairman may issue the necessary resolutions concerning:

1.    merger of more than one Sports Clubs into one Sports Club;

2.    acquisition by a Sports Club of one or more Sports Clubs; and

3.    dissolution of any Sports Club.

b.    The resolutions issued by the Chairman concerning the merger, acquisition, or dissolution of Sports Clubs will provide for the transfer of the rights and obligations of the merged, acquired, or dissolved Sports Clubs.

c.     The General Secretariat will, in coordination with concerned Government Entities in the Emirate, follow up the implementation and impacts of the merger, acquisition, or dissolution resolutions.

Governance of Sports Clubs

Article (13)

a.    The DSC will draft the rules, regulations, and procedures required for the governance of Sports Clubs, and submit the same to the Chairman for approval.

b.    In drafting the rules, regulations, and procedures for the governance of Sports Clubs, the following must be determined:

1.    the information that must be provided in a Sports Club’s statute;

2.    the methodology for approving a Sports Club’s organisational structure;

3.    the relationship between a Sports Club and its affiliates;

4.    the duties and responsibilities of the main entities in charge of Sports Clubs and the decision-making centres therein;

5.    procedures and rules for forming the board of directors of Sports Clubs, regulating the membership of these boards, and determining the term of that membership;

6.    procedures for convening meetings of boards of directors and general assemblies of Sports Clubs;

7.    the obligations and responsibilities of chairmen and members of the boards of directors of Sports Clubs; and

8.    any other information or rules determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

Classification of Sports Establishments and Sports Events

Article (14)

a.    Sports Academies, Sports Centres, Physical Fitness Centres, and Sports Events will be classified according to the relevant systems approved by the Chairman.

b.    The Secretary General will, pursuant to a resolution he issues in this respect, determine the process and procedures for registration on the classification systems referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article, and the effect of this classification.

Obligations of Sports Establishments

Article (15)

In addition to the obligations stipulated by the provisions of the legislation in force in the Emirate, a Sports Establishment must:

1.    comply with the terms of its Permit;

2.    not conduct any sports activity that is not stated in its Permit without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC;

3.    not amend its statute without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC;

4.    obtain the DSC approval of its regulatory, administrative, and financial bylaws;

5.    submit periodic reports to the General Secretariat on the activities it conducts; and a summary report on its financial accounts, as prescribed in this regard by the DSC;

6.    observe public order and morality and the UAE values and traditions, and not express contempt of religion; engage in politics; or instigate sectarian, racial, or ethnic conflicts;

7.    hold any Sports Event only in the venue designated for the same;

8.    obtain the DSC approval of its participation in any sports activities outside of the UAE;

9.    create, and regularly update, a record of its coaches and professional staff;

10.  follow up the registration of its coaches and professional staff in the Register;

11.  approve terms of reference that conform to the technical specifications and standards related to Sports Establishments and to their equipment, gear, and facilities, as prescribed by the DSC and concerned Government Entities in this respect;

12.  not hire any coach or professional staff member who is not registered in the Register;

13.  not use the premises of the Sports Establishment for other than its intended purpose;

14.  not construct or take lease of new premises, or make changes to its existing premises, without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC;

15.  provide the DSC with all the information it requires and enable the DSC authorised competent employees to peruse its documents and records and access its facilities;

16.  provide the basic supplies, including technical devices and equipment, required for conducting the authorised activities;

17.  meet the public health and safety and the environmental requirements, as prescribed in this respect by the DSC and concerned Government Entities;

18.  not establish a commercial corporation or Company, or hold shares therein, without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC;

19.  comply with the resolutions issued by the DSC concerning governance of Sports Establishments and other relevant resolutions; and

20.  fulfil any other obligations determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

Obligations of Organisers of Sports Events

Article (16)

In addition to the obligations prescribed by the legislation in force in the Emirate, a Sports Event organiser must:

1.    comply with the terms of the Permit;

2.    ensure the safety of the Sports Event participants and attendees throughout the duration of the Sports Event, in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the DSC and concerned Government Entities, including providing ambulance services;

3.    not use any gear or materials that may pose a hazard to the environment or the health and safety of the Sports Event participants and attendees;

4.    use the name, logo, and sign of the Sports Event in accordance with the relevant conditions adopted by the DSC;

5.    use the Dubai Name in accordance with the relevant conditions adopted by the DSC and concerned Government Entities;

6.    not advertise the Sports Event without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC. This approval will be issued in accordance with the conditions adopted by the DSC in this respect;

7.    conspicuously display the logo of the DSC in accordance with the rules and specifications adopted by the DSC in this respect;

8.    hold the Sports Event at the designated time and venue, as stated in the Permit;

9.    alert Sports Event participants and attendees to the importance of observing public order and morals and the customs and traditions of the UAE;

10.  submit a report to the General Secretariat on the Sports Event upon its conclusion, in accordance with the relevant requirements adopted by the DSC;

11.  comply with the guidelines issued by the DSC in respect of organising Sports Events; and

12.  perform any other obligations determined pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman.

Conditions for Using Names, Logos and Signs

Article (17)

A name, logo, or sign will be used for a Sports Event subject to the following:

1.    It must be relevant to the sport to which the Sports Event is dedicated.

2.    Approvals and permissions from the concerned Government Entities in the Emirate to use the name, logo, or sign must be obtained, where required.

3.    It must not include any reference that conflicts with public order or morals.

4.    It must not have any political, religious, ethnic, or racist connotation or indication; and not constitute an offence to any Person.

5.    An undertaking must be submitted to the DSC stating that the name, logo, or sign does not include anything that constitutes a violation of third party intellectual and moral rights within or outside of the UAE.

6.    Any other conditions determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman must be met.

Conditions for Using the Dubai Name for Sports Events

Article (18)

Without prejudice to any conditions adopted by concerned Government Entities in the Emirate for using the Dubai Name, the Dubai Name will be used for a Sports Event subject to the following:

1.    The applicant for the Sports Event Permit and for use of the Dubai Name must have a significant role at the local, regional, or international levels.

2.    The Sports Event must have substantial impacts and positive effects on the Emirate.

3.    The Sports Event must meet the relevant standards adopted by the DSC.

4.    Any other conditions determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman must be met.

Penalties and Administrative Measures

Article (19)

a.    Without prejudice to any stricter penalty stipulated in any other resolution, a Person who commits any of the violations set out in the Schedule attached to this Resolution will be punished by the fine indicated opposite that violation.

b.    Upon repetition of the same violation within one (1) year from the date of the previous violation, the amount of the fine will be doubled. A doubled fine must not exceed one hundred and fifty thousand Dirhams (AED 150,000.00).

c.     In addition to the penalty of a fine, the Secretary General may, in coordination with concerned Government Entities, take any of the following measures against a violating entity:

1.    suspending the activities of the violating Sports Establishment for a period not exceeding six (6) months;

2.    prohibiting the violating Sports Establishment from accepting registration applications from new trainees and members for a period not exceeding six (6) months;

3.    revoking the Permit and, where the violating entity is a Sports Establishment, coordinating with the Licensing Authority to cancel the Commercial Licence;

4.    banning the violating Sports Establishment from applying for a Permit for a period not exceeding two (2) years; or

5.    cessation of the Sports Event.

Law Enforcement

Article (20)

The DSC employees nominated pursuant to a resolution of the Secretary General will have law enforcement capacity to record the acts committed in breach of the provisions of this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they may access the premises of Sports Establishments and Sports Events venues; gain access to their records; issue the necessary violation reports; and, where necessary, seek the assistance of police personnel.

Grievances

Article (21)

Any affected party may submit to the Secretary General a written grievance against any decision, procedure, penalty, or measure taken against him in accordance with this Resolution or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, within thirty (30) days from the date of being notified of the contested decision, procedure, penalty, or measure. The grievance will be determined, within thirty (30) days of its submission, by a committee formed by the Secretary General for this purpose; and the decision issued by the committee on the grievance will be final.

Gifts and Donations

Article (22)

No Sports Establishment or Sports Event organiser may raise or accept Donations, aid, or gifts from any Person within or outside of the UAE; or allow raising, or the announcement of raising, the same through print, audio, or visual means of communication and media, including social media, or any other means without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC and concerned Government Entity.

Payment of Fines

Article (23)

The fines collected pursuant to this Resolution will be paid to the Public Treasury of the Government.

Outsourcing

Article (24)

The DSC may outsource any of its duties and delegate any of its powers under this Resolution to any other entity pursuant to an agreement concluded for this purpose. This agreement will state its term and the rights and obligations of both parties.

Delegation of Powers

Article (25)

The Chairman may delegate any of his powers under this Resolution to the vice chairman or the Secretary General, provided that such delegation is specific and in writing.

Non-liability of the DSC

Article (26)

The DSC will not be liable for any obligations or damage that may be sustained by third parties as a result of the Sports Establishments and Sports Event organisers conducting their authorised activities in the Emirate.

Cooperation and Coordination

Article (27)

All concerned Government Entities in the Emirate must, upon request, fully cooperate and coordinate with, and provide required support to, the DSC to enable it to perform the functions assigned to it under this Resolution and the resolutions issued hereunder.

Compliance

Article (28)

All Sports Establishments and Sports Event organisers operating in the Emirate by the effective date of this Resolution must comply with the provisions of this Resolution upon the expiry of their Licences or Permits or within no later than six (6) months from the effective date of this Resolution, whichever comes first.

Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (29)

Except for the resolutions whose issuing authority is delegated to the vice chairman or vested in the Secretary General under this Resolution, the Chairman will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Resolution. These implementing resolutions will be published in the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai.

Repeals

Article (30)

Any provision in any other resolution will be repealed to the extent that it contradicts this Resolution.

Publication and Commencement

Article (31)

This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince of Dubai

Chairman of the Executive Council

Issued in Dubai on 7 January 2020

Corresponding to 12 Jumada al-Ula 1441 A.H.


 

Schedule

Violations and Fines

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Violation

Fine (in Dirhams)

1

Conducting a public sports activity or organising a Sports Event in the Emirate without obtaining a Permit

20,000.00

2

Failure by a Person who owns, or has the right to manage, a venue to obtain a Permit prior to allowing another Person who has no Permit, including any Sports Establishment, to conduct any public sports activity or organise a Sports Event in that venue

10,000.00

3

Violating the terms of a Permit

5,000.00

4

Failure to obtain the approval of the DSC prior to conducting any sports activity that is not stated in the Permit

5,000.00

5

Amending the statute of a Sports Establishment without first obtaining the approval of the DSC;

5,000.00

6

Failure to obtain the DSC approval of the regulatory, administrative, and financial bylaws of a Sports Establishment

5,000.00

7

Failure to submit periodic reports to the DSC on the activities conducted by a Sports Establishment; or a summary report on its financial accounts

5,000.00

8

Failure to observe public order and morality and the UAE values and traditions; expressing contempt of religion; engaging in politics; or instigating sectarian, racial, or ethnic conflicts

30,000.00

9

Failure by a Sports Establishment to obtain the DSC approval of its participation in sports activities outside of the UAE

5,000.00

10

Failure to create, or regularly update, a record of the coaches and professional staff of a Sports Establishment

3,000.00

11

Failure to adopt terms of reference that conform to the technical specifications and standards related to Sports Establishments and to their equipment, gear, and facilities, as prescribed by the DSC and concerned Government Entities in this respect

20,000.00

12

Hiring any coach or professional staff member who is not registered in the Register

10,000.00

13

Using the premises of the Sports Establishment for other than its intended purpose

10,000.00

14

Constructing or taking lease of new premises for a Sports Establishment, or making changes to its existing premises, without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DSC

2,000.00

15

Failure to provide the DSC with all the information it requires or failure to enable the DSC authorised competent employees to peruse the Sports Establishment's documents and records and access its facilities

2,000.00

16

Failure to provide, at the Sports Establishment, the basic supplies, including the technical devices and equipment, required for conducting its authorised activities

10,000.00

17

Failure to meet the public health and safety and the environmental requirements at the Sports Establishment, as prescribed in this respect by the DSC and concerned Government Entities

20,000.00

18

Failure to obtain the approval of the DSC prior to establishing a commercial corporation or Company, or holding shares therein

15,000.00

19

Failure to comply with the resolutions issued by the DSC concerning governance of Sports Establishments and other relevant resolutions

3,000.00

20

Failure to ensure the safety of Sports Event participants and attendees throughout the duration of the Sports Event, in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the DSC and concerned Government Entities, including providing ambulance services

10,000.00

21

Using any gear or materials that may pose a hazard to the environment or the health and safety of Sports Event participants and attendees

20,000.00

22

Failure to comply with the conditions adopted by the DSC in respect of using the name, logo, and sign of a Sports Event

3,000.00

23

Failure to comply with the conditions adopted by the DSC in respect of using the Dubai Name

25,000.00

24

Failure to obtain the approval of the DSC prior to advertising a Sports Event

5,000.00

25

Failure to conspicuously display the logo of the DSC as prescribed by the rules and specifications adopted by the DSC in this respect

2,000.00

26

Failure to hold a Sports Event at the designated time and venue, as stated in the Permit

2,000.00

27

Failure to alert Sports Event participants and attendees to the importance of observing public order and morals and the customs and traditions of the UAE

3,000.00

28

Failure to submit a report on a Sports Event upon its conclusion

2,000.00

29

Failure to comply with the guidelines issued by the DSC in respect of organising Sports Events

5,000.00

 



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