Decree No. (16) of 2022

Concerning the Dubai Expo 2020 Office[1]

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We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,

After perusal of:

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

Decree No. (49) of 2013 Forming the World Expo 2020 Preparatory Committee (the “Preparatory Committee”) and its amendments;

Decree No. (30) of 2014 Establishing the Dubai Expo 2020 Office; and

Decree No. (31) of 2014 Appointing the Director General of the Dubai Expo 2020 Office,

Do hereby issue this Decree.

Continuation of the Tenure of the Office

Article (1)

As of the effective date of this Law and for a period of six (6) months thereafter, the Preparatory Committee; the Dubai Expo 2020 Office established pursuant to the above-mentioned Decree No. (30) of 2014; and the Director General of the Dubai Expo 2020 Office appointed pursuant to the above-mentioned Decree No. (31) of 2014, will continue to exercise their duties and powers under the legislation in force in the Emirate as well as any other duties or powers assigned to them by the Ruler or the Chairman of the Executive Council.

Extension of Tenure

Article (2)

The period referred to in Article (1) hereof is renewable for the same period pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council issued upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Preparatory Committee.

Sub-committees

Article (3)

The Chairman of the Preparatory Committee may determine the sub-committees whose tenure is required to continue for the period referred to in Article (1) of this Decree, or for any renewable period thereof.

Commencement and Publication

Article (4)

This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 31 March 2022

Corresponding to 28 Shaban 1443 A.H.



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[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.