Decree
No. (38) of 2024
Concerning
the
Dubai
Camel Racing Club[1]
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We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Ruler of Dubai,
After
perusal of:
Federal
Law No. (15) of 2005 Regulating Participation in Camel Races and its amendments;
Law
No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of
Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law
No. (4) of 2018 Establishing the Financial Audit Authority;
Law
No. (26) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai; and
Resolution
No. (6) of 2008 Establishing the Dubai Camel Racing Club,
Do
hereby issue this Decree.
The
following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decree, will have
the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies
otherwise:
UAE: |
The United Arab Emirates. |
Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
Office: |
The Zaabeel Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum. |
DCRC: |
The Dubai Camel Racing Club. |
Chairman: |
The Chairman of the DCRC. |
Board of Directors: |
The Board of Directors of the DCRC. |
CEO: |
The Chief Executive Officer of the DCRC. |
This
Decree applies to the DCRC established pursuant to the above-mentioned
Resolution No. (6) of 2008 as a public corporation, which has legal personality
and the legal capacity required to undertake all acts and dispositions that
ensure the achievement of its objectives, and which is affiliated to the
Office.
The
head office of the DCRC will be located in the Emirate. Other branches and
offices of the DCRC may be established within and outside of the Emirate
pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman.
The
DCRC aims to:
1. contribute
to promoting the Emirate as a regional and international centre for camel
racing;
2. develop,
promote, and encourage the sport of camel racing with a view to elevating it to
international standards;
3. preserve
camel racing as a vital integral part of the UAE’s historical and authentic Arab
heritage, and encourage future generations to protect and sustain this
tradition;
4. foster
the culture of purebred Arabian camels, broaden the camel racing knowledge
base, and disseminate this knowledge base worldwide; and
5. devote
special attention to promoting purebred Arabian camel breeds, and commit to preserving
and documenting their data for future generations.
For
the purpose of achieving its objectives, the DCRC will have the duties and
powers to:
1.
own and manage the DCRC and any
other facilities it establishes, and own any other camel racing facilities or
clubs within the Emirate;
2.
perform the transactions and work
related to the DCRC activities and required for the achievement of its
objectives, including conducting business activities;
3.
adopt the international principles
and standards relating to camel racing;
4.
conduct the studies and research
that are relevant to camel racing, and develop camel racing-related activities;
5.
organise, or participate in
organising, local and international camel racing competitions in coordination
with the concerned Government Entities;
6.
establish, and regularly develop,
the regulations, bylaws, and provisions related to camel racing sports and
competitions, in accordance with the relevant international principles and
standards;
7.
organise, and participate in
organising, specialised events, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and
programmes in fields that are relevant to the achievement of the objectives of
the DCRC;
8.
coordinate, cooperate, and
participate with the concerned Government Entities to establish the standards
and rules for licensing camel establishments and their activities in the
Emirate, with a view to achieving the objectives of the DCRC;
9.
coordinate, cooperate, and
participate with the concerned Government Entities to establish the rules
related to the smallholdings designated for camel racing; and submit the same
to the Board of Directors for approval, in preparation for their final approval
by the Chairman;
10. issue
and publish printed material, including books and bulletins, and audio and
video recordings related to camel racing;
11. hold,
organise, and supervise camel auctions; and establish the requirements and
rules for organising them;
12. create
a database of purebred Arabian camel breeds, and use this database to achieve
the objectives of the DCRC;
13. establish,
in accordance with the legislation in force, companies and corporations, either
solely or in partnership with other persons, in fields that are relevant to the
work of the DCRC;
14. own,
lease out, rent, invest, use, develop, and utilise the movable and immovable
property required for the achievement of the objectives of the DCRC; and
15. exercise
any other duties or powers required to enable the DCRC to achieve its
objectives under this Decree, as assigned to it by the Ruler, the Chairman of
the Executive Council, or the Chairman.
A
Chairman will be appointed to the DCRC pursuant to a Resolution issued by the
Ruler.
a.
The Chairman will undertake general
supervision of the work of the DCRC and issue the resolutions required for
enabling the DCRC to achieve its objectives and perform its duties and
functions under this Decree, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and
other legislation in force in the Emirate. For this purpose, the Chairman will
have the duties and powers to:
1. approve the general policy and
strategic and development plans of the DCRC;
2. exercise general oversight over the
achievement of the objectives of the DCRC;
3. approve the organisational structure
of the DCRC, and establish the governance rules of the Board of Directors;
4. approve the annual draft budget of
the DCRC;
5. establish any subsidiaries to the
DCRC as required for the achievement of its objectives; and
6. exercise any other duties or powers
assigned to him by the Ruler or the Chairman of the Executive Council.
b.
The Chairman may delegate any of his
powers under this Decree to the Board of Director or the CEO, provided that the
delegation is specific and in writing.
The
DCRC will have a Board of Directors comprised of a chairman, vice chairman, and
a number of experienced, competent, and specialised members appointed pursuant
to a resolution of the Chairman. Membership of the Board of Directors will be
for a renewable period of three (3) years.
a.
The Board of Directors will
undertake general supervision of the affairs and activities of the DCRC, and
regulate its work in a manner that ensures the achievement of its objectives.
In particular, the Board of Directors will have the duties and powers to:
1. approve the general policy and the
strategic, development, and operational plans of the DCRC; and submit the same
to the Chairman for final approval;
2. approve the services, work,
projects, and activities of the DCRC that are related to the achievement of its
objectives;
3. discuss and approve the resolutions
and bylaws regulating the administrative, financial, and technical work of the
DCRC, the Board of Directors, and the executive body;
4. approve the bylaws regulating camel
races, the rules for participation in these races, and any other bylaws or
rules governing the activities and projects of the DCRC; and submit the same to
the Chairman for final approval;
5. form committees for organising camel
races and determine their duties and powers; propose the remuneration of the
members of these committees; and submit the same to the Chairman for approval;
6. discuss and approve the
organisational structure of the DCRC and the governance rules of the Board of
Directors, and submit the same to the Chairman for final approval;
7. discuss the draft annual budget of
the DCRC and submit the same to the Office for approval as part of its annual
budget;
8. discuss the annual Financial
Statements of the DCRC and submit the same to the Office for approval in
accordance with the legislation in force;
9. allocate duties to members of the
Board of Directors to enable the Board of Directors to efficiently and
effectively perform its functions;
10. appoint the rapporteur of the Board
of Directors and determine his duties;
11. approve the annual and phase-based
work plans that are relevant to the achievement of the DCRC’s objectives, and
direct the CEO to implement these plans;
12. form permanent and temporary
specialised committees and work teams as required for the DCRC’s activities and
objectives to assist the Board of Directors in performing its duties; issue the
bylaws regulating its work; and determine the remunerations and allowances of
the members of these committees and work teams;
13. review the annual performance
reports of the DCRC, and present the same to the Chairman; and
14. exercise any other duties or powers
related to the achievement of objectives of the DCRC, as assigned to it by the
Chairman.
b.
The Board of Directors may delegate
any of its powers under paragraph (a) of this Article to the chairman of the
Board of Directors or any of its members, or to the CEO, provided that such
delegation is specific and in writing.
The
chairman of the Board of Directors will have the duties and powers to:
1.
assume leadership and provide
guidance, with a view to ensuring the effective and efficient performance of
the functions of the Board of Directors, and enabling the DCRC to achieve its
objectives and perform its duties and functions under this Decree, the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the
Emirate;
2.
preside over and manage the meetings
of the Board of Directors in a manner that ensures the active participation of
members by providing their opinions, suggestions, and recommendations on the
matters referred to them;
3.
approve the schedule of ordinary and
extraordinary meetings and their agendas, taking into consideration any
off-agenda matters raised by members of the Board of Directors;
4.
represent the Board of Directors
before third parties;
5.
manage the evaluation process of the
Board of Directors; monitor the periodic performance appraisal of the members,
sub-committees, and the work teams of the Board of Directors; and submit the
performance appraisal outcomes and the annual work report to the Chairman to
issue the relevant directives as he deems appropriate;
6.
review the composition of the Board
of Directors to ensure efficient performance; nominate its members; and submit
their names to the Chairman to issue the relevant directives as he deems
appropriate;
7.
resolve any dispute that may arise
amongst the members of the Board of Directors to ensure a consensus is reached,
whenever possible, in respect of resolutions and recommendations; and
8.
exercise any other duties or powers
assigned or delegated to him by the Chairman.
a.
The
Board of Directors will convene at the invitation of its chairman, or the vice
chairman where the chairman is absent, at least twice a year or where
necessary, at the time and place determined by the chair of the meeting.
b.
At its first meeting, the Board of
Directors will select a vice chairman, who will perform the duties of the
chairman of the Board of Directors where he is absent or where his post falls
vacant for any reason whatsoever.
c.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
will be valid if attended by the majority of its members, provided that the
chairman or vice chairman is in attendance. Resolutions and recommendations of
the Board of Directors will be passed by majority vote of the attending
members, and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have the
casting vote.
d.
Resolutions and recommendations of
the Board of Directors will be recorded in minutes signed by the chair of the
meeting and the rapporteur of the Board of Directors.
e.
In cases of urgency, the Board of
Directors may issue resolutions and recommendations by circulation. In such
cases, the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the members must be obtained,
provided that such resolutions and recommendations are presented to the Board
of Directors during its next meeting to include them in its minutes of
meetings.
All
matters related to the governance of the Board of Directors, the duties of its
chairman and of its members, and to its performance appraisal will be governed
by the relevant regulation approved by the Chairman.
a.
A CEO will be appointed to the DCRC
pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council upon the
recommendation of the Chairman.
b.
The CEO will be directly responsible
to the chairman of the Board of Directors for achieving the objectives of the
DCRC and for exercising the duties and powers assigned to him under this
Decree, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in
force in the Emirate.
c.
The CEO will supervise the daily
work of the DCRC and manage and administer its affairs. In addition, he will be
responsible for implementing the DCRC’s approved policies and the resolutions
issued by the Board of Directors, and will exercise the powers and authority
required for the achievement of the DCRC’s objectives. The CEO will, in
particular, have the duties and power to:
1. propose the general policy and the
strategic, development, and operational plans of the DCRC; submit these to the
Board of Directors for approval; and follow up on their implementation upon
approval by the Chairman;
2. propose the organisational structure
of the DCRC in coordination with the Office, and submit the same to the Board
of Directors for discussion and approval, in preparation for its final approval
by the Chairman;
3. propose the resolutions and bylaws
regulating the administrative, financial, and technical work of the DCRC, the
Board of Directors, and the executive body; and submit the same to the Board of
Directors for approval;
4. take the necessary action to ensure implementation
of the resolutions issued by the Board of Directors and compliance with the
legislation in force in the Emirate, the resolutions and regulations issued in
pursuance thereof, and any other legislation related to the work and activities
of the DCRC;
5. prepare, in coordination with the
Office, the draft annual budget and Financial Statements of the DCRC; and
submit the same to the Board of Directors for discussion;
6. propose the bylaws regulating camel
races, the rules for participation in these races, and any other bylaws or
rules governing the activities and projects of the DCRC; and submit the same to
the Board of Directors for approval;
7. approve financial transactions,
including bank remittances and cheques, subject to the financial regulations
and bylaws adopted by the DCRC and to the applicable delegation of authority
matrix;
8. sign, in the DCRC’s name and on its
behalf, contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding in accordance
with the relevant powers conferred on him by the Board of Directors;
9. supervise performance by the DCRC's
executive body of the duties assigned to it under this Decree, the resolution
issued in pursuance hereof, and the bylaws and regulations adopted in this
respect;
10. supervise the organisational units
included in the approved organisational structure of the DCRC; prepare periodic
and annual reports on their work; and submit the same to the Board of
Directors;
11. undertake supervision, guidance, and
follow-up of the activities related to the achievement of the objectives of the
DCRC;
12. prepare the annual reports relevant
to the various activities of the DCRC, and submit the same to the Board of
Directors to take the necessary action in respect thereof;
13. form permanent and temporary
sub-committees and work teams to assist him in performing his duties and
achieving the objectives of the DCRC; and determine the duties, powers, and
tenures of these sub-committees and work teams; and
14. exercise any other duties or powers
related to the achievement of the objectives of the DCRC, as assigned or
delegated to him by the Chairman or the Board of Directors.
d.
The CEO may delegate any of his
powers under paragraph (c) of this Article to any of the heads of the concerned
organisational units of the DCRC, provided that this delegation is specific and
in writing.
a.
The executive body of the DCRC will
be comprised of the CEO, and a number of employees and other personnel.
b.
The executive body of the DCRC will
be responsible for performing the operational work of the DCRC and for
providing the required support to the Board of Directors, in accordance with
the relevant bylaws, regulations, and resolutions adopted by the Board of
Directors and the CEO.
c.
The employees of the executive body
of the DCRC will be subject to the relevant human resources regulation adopted
by the Board of Directors. The provisions of this regulation must be consistent
with the Government of Dubai human resources legislation.
The
financial resources of the DCRC will consist of:
1.
the financial appropriations
allocated to the DCRC in the annual budget of the Office;
2.
the fees and charges collected by
the DCRC in return for the services it provides;
3.
the fines imposed by the DCRC for
the violations related to camel racing;
4.
the proceeds generated from camel
auctions;
5.
the returns on the investment of the
property of the DCRC;
6.
the grants, gifts, donations,
bequests provided to the DCRC and accepted by the Board of Directors; and
7.
any other resources approved by the
Chairman.
a.
In managing its accounts and
records, the DCRC will apply the rules and principles of government accounting.
b.
The signing of contracts,
agreements, bank remittances, cheques, and account management instructions
issued by the DCRC to the concerned banks in the UAE, will be subject to the
financial approval powers bylaw adopted by the Board of Directors and approved
by the Office in accordance with the relevant legislation in force.
c.
The Financial Year of the DCRC will
commence on 1 January and will end on 31 December of the same year.
d.
The accounts of the DCRC will be
subject to control and audit by the Financial Audit Authority.
All
Government Entities in the Emirate and other concerned entities must fully
cooperate with the DCRC to enable it to achieve its objectives and perform its
functions under this Decree, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and
other legislation in force in the Emirate; and must provide the DCRC, upon
request, with all forms of support.
Except
for the resolutions which the Chairman is exclusively authorised to issue under
this Decree, the chairman of the Board of Directors or his authorised
representative will, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, issue
the resolutions required for implementing the provisions of this Decree.
a.
The above-mentioned Resolution No.
(6) of 2008 is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other legislation will
also be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this
Decree.
b.
The bylaws, resolutions,
regulations, and instructions issued in implementation of the above-mentioned
Resolution No. (6) of 2008 will continue in force, to the extent that they do
not contradict the provisions of this Decree, until new superseding bylaws,
resolutions, regulations, and instructions are issued.
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 12 June 2024
Corresponding to 6 Thu al-Hijjah 1445 A.H.
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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.