Concerning
the Digital Dubai Government Establishment[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;
Law No. (30) of 2015 Establishing
the Smart Dubai Government Establishment;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the
Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and
their amendments;
Law No. (13) of 2016 Concerning the
Judicial Authorities in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
Law
No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre;
Law No. (8) of 2021 Concerning Human
Resources Management of Executive Directors/ Chief Executive Officers in the
Government of Dubai;
Law No. (9) of 2022 Regulating the
Provision of Digital Services in the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (22) of 2023 Concerning the
Dubai Digital Authority;
Decree
No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;
and
The
legislation establishing and regulating free zones in the Emirate of Dubai,
This
Law will be cited as “Law No. (23) of 2023 Concerning the Digital Dubai
Government Establishment”.
The
following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the
meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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Government: |
The Government of Dubai. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the
Emirate of Dubai. |
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General Secretariat: |
The general secretariat of
the Executive Council. |
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DDA: |
The Dubai Digital Authority. |
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Director General: |
The director general of the
DDA. |
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DDGE: |
The Digital Dubai Government
Establishment. |
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CEO: |
The chief executive officer
of the DDGE. |
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Government Entity: |
Any of the Government
departments; public agencies and corporations; Government councils; public
authorities, including the authorities supervising Special Development Zones
and free zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre; or other
public entities affiliated to the Government. |
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Judicial Authorities: |
This includes the Dubai
Courts and the Public Prosecution. |
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Digital Transformation: |
All means supporting the
transformation of the Emirate into a digital city, including technical
infrastructure; Digital Services; digital applications; Digital Data
Platforms; and information technology and Data protection policies and
strategies. |
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Digital Services: |
Any of the Government,
judicial, or non-government services provided to Customers through Digital
Channels. |
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Shared Systems: |
The systems, platforms, and
applications provided and managed by the DDGE, or by other entities
accredited by the DDA, to be jointly used by the Government Entities and
non-government entities whose services are associated with the services of
other entities, as approved by the DDA in this respect. |
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Digital Channels: |
Websites, digital
applications, and other media through which Digital Services are provided and
made available. |
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Digital Platform: |
A
digital system adopted by the DDA for providing Digital
Services, which comprises
hardware, software, networks, storage systems, and a connectivity and
communication website. |
a.
The
provisions of this Law apply to the Smart Dubai Government Establishment established pursuant the
above-mentioned Law No. (30) of 2015 as a public establishment having legal
personality and the legal capacity required to achieve its objectives and
perform its functions under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate. The DDGE is hereby
affiliated to the DDA.
b.
The name
“Smart Dubai Government Establishment”, wherever mentioned in any legislation in force in the Emirate,
is hereby replaced by “Digital Dubai Government Establishment”.
The
head office of
the DDGE will be located in the Emirate. Other branches of the DDGE may be
established within the Emirate pursuant to a resolution of the Director
General.
The
DDGE aims to:
1.
enable both the public and private sectors in the
Emirate to achieve Digital Transformation in various fields;
2.
enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the
Digital Services and digital systems and infrastructure of Government Entities;
3.
ensure the quality of Digital Services in the Emirate;
and
4.
ensure the provision of Digital Services to all
segments of the community by engaging qualified cadres and adopting advanced
work processes and technical systems, in accordance with the relevant
international best practices.
For
the purpose of achieving its
objectives, the DDGE will have the duties and powers to:
1.
propose,
in coordination with the Competent Entities, the Digital Transformation
strategy of the Emirate; and submit the same to the Director General for
approval, in preparation for final approval by the Executive Council;
2.
develop
the digital plans, initiatives, programmes, and projects required for
implementing the adopted Digital Transformation strategy of the Emirate, and
submit the same to the Director General for approval;
3.
follow up the implementation of the adopted digital plans,
initiatives, programmes, and projects in line with the Digital Transformation
strategy and with a view to ensuring integration of Government procedures; and
present the relevant reports to the DDA;
4.
design, support, and promote digital experiences for
the public and private sectors, and individuals, with a view to introducing
high-quality, streamlined, integrated, and proactive practices, in coordination
with the General Secretariat;
5.
propose and review, in coordination with the DDA, the
legislation related to the governance of information technology,
communications, emerging technologies, and Digital Transformation; and submit
the same to the Competent Entities in the Emirate to take the necessary action
in respect thereof;
6.
propose and review the regulations and policies pertaining
to the governance of information technology, telecommunications, emerging
technologies, and Digital Transformation; and submit the same to the Director
General for approval;
7.
develop the standards, frameworks, and manuals for
Digital Transformation with a view to developing and designing digital city
services and experiences in the Emirate; develop the necessary tools in
coordination with the General Secretariat; and submit the same to the Director
General for approval;
8.
support and enable the introduction of new digital
systems, Digital Platforms, and Digital Services; and the establishment and
development of information technology and telecommunication infrastructure;
9.
develop and manage, in coordination with the DDA, the
General Secretariat, and the concerned Government Entities, the Shared Systems
of Government services and the joint projects, programmes, and applications for
Government Entities with a view to supporting Digital Transformation; enhance
the efficiency and quality of these systems; and ensure that they are
implemented by the target groups;
10.
provide
and manage shared digital government infrastructure; supervise its operation;
and ensure its quality performance and efficiency;
11.
manage,
develop, and support Digital Channels and unified Digital Platforms of Shared
Systems, and operate the same in cooperation with the concerned entities;
12.
coordinate, and supervise the implementation of,
awareness and communication campaigns with a view to promoting the adoption of
Digital Services, government digital infrastructure, and digital city
experiences;
13.
conduct studies and research, and keep abreast of best
practices and methodologies, in relation to emerging and leading technologies;
make recommendations and plans to use and utilise these technologies; and
submit the same to the Director General to issue the relevant directives as he
deems appropriate;
14.
hold, in coordination with the DDA, training courses
and specialised workshops on Digital Transformation, information technology,
telecommunications, and Shared Systems;
15.
provide consultations on all matters related to
Digital Transformation;
16.
coordinate with the DDA on the representation of the
Emirate before local, regional, and international entities; and participate in conferences,
symposia, projects, and programmes related to Digital Transformation;
17.
cooperate and coordinate with the concerned entities
in the Emirate to enhance Digital Transformation; and
18.
exercise any other duties or powers related to
enabling the DDGE to achieve its objectives, as
assigned to it by the Director General.
a.
The
executive body of the DDGE will be comprised of the CEO and a number of
administrative and technical Employees.
b.
The rights
and obligations of the DDGE Employees will be determined pursuant to the relevant human resources regulations adopted by the
DDA.
a.
A CEO will
be appointed to the DDGE pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council.
b.
The
above-mentioned Law No. (8) of 2021 and the resolutions issued in pursuance
thereof will apply
to the CEO.
a.
The CEO
will supervise the work and activities of the DDGE and will manage its affairs.
The CEO will be directly responsible to the Director General for exercising the
duties and powers assigned to him under this Law, the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate. In particular,
the CEO will have the duties and powers to:
1. prepare the general policy and the strategic,
development, and operational plans of the DDGE; submit the same to the Director General for approval; and follow up
their implementation;
2. propose the projects, programmes, and initiatives of
the DDGE; submit the
same to the Director General for approval; and follow up their implementation;
3. prepare the draft annual budget and Financial
Statements of the DDGE, and submit
the same to the Director General for approval;
4. prepare periodic reports on the performance of the DDGE, and submit the same to the Director General to issue the relevant
directives as he deems appropriate;
5. prepare the organisational structure of the DDGE, and present the same to the Director General for approval, in
preparation for its submission to the Competent Entities in the Emirate for
final approval;
6. draft the bylaws and resolutions regulating the
administrative and technical work of the DDGE; and submit the same to the Director General Directors for approval;
7. represent the DDGE before third parties in coordination with the DDA;
8. conclude the contracts, agreements, and memoranda of
understanding to which the DDGE is a party,
in accordance with the relevant delegation of authority matrix adopted by the
Director General;
9. propose the fees and charges for the services provided
by the DDGE; and submit
the same to the Director General for approval, in preparation for their final
approval by the Competent Entities in the Emirate pursuant to the legislation
in force;
10. supervise the daily work of the executive body of the DDGE;
11. form permanent and temporary committees and work
teams, and determine their functions and terms of reference; and
12. exercise any other duties or powers assigned or
delegated to him by the Director General, as required to enable the DDGE to achieve its objectives and perform its functions.
b.
The CEO
may delegate any of his duties under paragraph (a) of this Article to any of
the DDGE Employees, provided that this delegation is specific and in writing.
The
financial resources of
the DDGE will consist of:
1.
the
financial appropriations allocated to the DDGE in the budget of the DDA;
2.
the fees and charges collected by the DDGE in return
for the services it provides; and
3.
any other resources approved by Director General.
For
the purpose of performing its functions under
this Law, the DDGE may, as it deems appropriate, seek the assistance of
Government Entities, non-government entities, and individuals. These Government
Entities, non-government entities, and individuals must fully cooperate with
the DDGE; and, when requested, provide it with the support required to enable it
to achieve its objectives.
The
Director General will
issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this
Law.
a.
The
above-mentioned Law No. (30) of 2015 is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other legislation is also hereby repealed to the
extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
b.
The bylaws
and resolutions issued in implementation of the above-mentioned Law No. (30) of
2015 will continue in force, to the extent that they do not contradict this Law
and the legislation in force in the Emirate, until new superseding bylaws and
resolutions are issued.
This
Law 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 21 November 2023
Corresponding to 7 Jumada al-Ula 1445 A.H.
©2023 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.