Decree No. (16) of 2018
Concerning the
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for
Distinguished Academic Performance[1]
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We,
Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After
perusal of:
Decree No. (25) of 2000 Establishing the Hamdan
bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic Performance and its amendments,
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:
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UAE: |
The United Arab
Emirates. |
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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President: |
His Highness Sheikh
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. |
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HBRFDAP: |
The Hamdan bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance. |
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Board of Trustees: |
The board of trustees of
the HBRFDAP. |
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Secretary General: |
The secretary general of
the HBRFDAP. |
a.
This
Decree will apply to the Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic
Performance established pursuant to above-mentioned Decree No. (25) of 2000 as
a non-profit foundation having legal personality, and the legal capacity
required to undertake all acts and dispositions in accordance with its
objectives, its charter, and the provisions of this Decree.
b.
The
name “Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic Performance” is hereby
replaced by “Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic
Performance”, wherever mentioned in any legislation in force in the Emirate.
The head office of the HBRFDAP will be located in
the Emirate. The HBRFDAP may establish other branches and offices within and
outside of the Emirate pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Trustees.
The HBRFDAP aims to:
1.
support
the Government and society efforts in highlighting the importance of the
education sector; and promote the culture of talent, innovation, excellence,
and quality in the field of education;
2.
contribute
to improving the quality and levels of performance and creativity within educational institutions at the local and
international levels,
and improving relevant elements and resources of the educational process, in accordance with international best practices;
3.
establish
and support innovation and scientific research centres;
4.
support
the talented and talent
tracks; build the
capacity of the talented and create a nurturing environment to foster, support, and invest in their talent; and develop talent
programmes;
5.
encourage
educational and scientific research on excellence and talent, particularly in areas of national priority; and
6.
encourage
and motivate creative, innovative, and distinguished persons, and recognise the
educational and academic achievements of individuals and entities at the
local, regional, and international levels.
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the
HBRFDAP will have the duties and powers to:
1.
sponsor
and support the general policies aiming at developing education, scientific
research, and specialised reports on academic excellence, innovation, and
talent; and sponsor creative projects;
2.
contribute
to promoting the concept of excellence, talent, and innovation as part of the learning content by providing scholarships, human development
programmes, and specialised studies;
3.
design
and manage programmes, centres, and advanced
laboratories in the fields of academic excellence, talent, and innovation;
4.
bolster
local and international partnerships in fields that are relevant to the
achievement of the objectives of the HBRFDAP with a view to promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise, keeping pace with the
latest knowledge developments, providing educational opportunities for creative
persons, and highlighting the endeavours of the UAE in these fields;
5.
establish
companies and corporations, either solely
or in partnership with other persons, in fields that are relevant to the work
of the HBRFDAP;
6.
organise
events, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and specialised programmes; and produce translations and publications in fields that are relevant to the
achievement of the objectives of the HBRFDAP;
7.
issue
periodic reports and bulletins in fields that are relevant to the work of the HBRFDAP;
8.
design,
launch, and grant local, regional, and international awards in the fields of
academic excellence, innovation, and talent; and
9.
perform
any other duties required for the achievement of the objectives of the HBRFDAP.
The HBRFDAP will be managed in accordance with
this Decree, its charter, and the bylaws issued in pursuance thereof.
a.
The
HBRFDAP will be managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of no less than seven
(7) and no more than fifteen (15) administratively and culturally competent UAE
national members, including the chairman and vice chairman. The Board of
Trustees will be formed pursuant to a resolution of the President. Membership
of the Board of Trustees will be for a period of five (5) years, renewable for
the same period.
b.
The
Board of Trustees will convene at the invitation of its chairman, or vice
chairman in case of absence of the chairman, at least once every three (3)
months or where necessary. Meetings of the Board of Trustees 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
Trustees will be passed by majority vote of attending members, and in the event
of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have the casting vote.
c.
Resolutions
and recommendations of the Board of Trustees will be recorded in minutes signed
by the chair of the meeting and attending members.
d.
A
rapporteur will be appointed to the Board of Trustees. The rapporteur will be
appointed by the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for sending meeting
invitations to members of the Board of Trustees, preparing meeting agendas,
recording minutes of meetings, following up the implementation of the Board of
Trustees resolutions and recommendations, and performing any other duties
assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.
a.
The
Board of Trustees is the highest authority responsible for managing the affairs
of the HBRFDAP, developing its general policy, and administering its work in a manner that achieves the objectives of the HBRFDAP. For
these purposes, the Board of Trustees will have the duties and powers to:
1.
approve
the charter
of the HBRFDAP and submit the same to the President for final approval;
2.
approve
the strategic plan and annual work plans of the HBRFDAP based on the objectives
of the HBRFDAP, and provide the Secretary General with the Board of Trustees’
directives on implementing these plans;
3.
approve
the organisational structure of the HBRFDAP;
4.
conduct
supervision, guidance, and follow-up on the activities related to the achievement of the objectives of the HBRFDAP;
5.
approve
the criteria and grounds for selecting winners of the HBRFDAP awards in the
various educational
and academic fields;
6.
issue
internal bylaws regulating all the activities of the HBRFDAP, and pass the
required resolutions that ensure proper conduct of these activities and flow of
work;
7.
determine
the monetary value of the awards of the HBRFDAP in various educational and academic fields;
8.
approve
nominations for all categories of the awards of the HBRFDAP;
9.
establish
all types of companies and establishments with a view to achieving the
objectives of the HBRFDAP;
10. approve the general policy for investing the
property of the HBRFDAP, and develop the procedures and rules required to use the returns on investment in the fields and projects approved by the
HBRFDAP;
11. approve the draft annual budget of the HBRFDAP,
and submit the same to the competent entities for final approval;
12. approve the annual financial statements of the
HBRFDAP, and submit the same to the President for final approval; and
13. exercise any other duties or powers assigned or
delegated to it by the President.
b.
The
Board of Trustees may delegate any of the powers vested in it under paragraph
(a) of this Article to any member of the Board of Trustees, provided that this
delegation is specific and in writing.
a.
A
Secretary General will be appointed to the HBRFDAP pursuant to a resolution of
the President.
b.
The
Secretary General will exercise the duties and powers assigned to him under the
charter of the HBRFDAP.
a.
The
General Secretariat of the HBRFDAP will be comprised of the Secretary General, a
chief executive officer, and a number of administrative, finance, and technical
employees.
b.
The
General Secretariat of the HBRFDAP will conduct all its operations in accordance
with the bylaws, regulations, and resolutions issued in this respect.
The activities of the HBRFDAP will include:
1.
administering
the local, Arab, and international categories of the Hamdan bin Rashid Award
for Distinguished Academic Performance;
2.
sponsoring
the talented;
3.
sponsoring
creativity and innovation; and
4.
conducting
any other activities authorised by the Board of Trustees and approved by the
President.
The financial resources of the HBRFDAP will
consist of:
1.
the
support allocated to the HBRFDAP by the President;
2.
the
support allocated to the HBRFDAP by the Government of Dubai;
3.
the
proceeds generated from marketing, sponsorship, and organising events and
conferences;
4.
returns
on investment of the HBRFDAP’s property;
5.
grants,
gifts, and donations provided to the HBRFDAP and accepted by the Board of
Trustees; and
6.
any
other resources approved by the Board of Trustees.
Every year, the HBRFDAP will submit to the
President a copy of its annual report, and its financial statements attested by
a certified auditor.
a.
This
Decree supersedes the above-mentioned Decree No. (25) of 2000 and its
amendments.
b.
Any
provision in any other legislation will be repealed to the extent that it
contradicts the provisions of this Decree.
c.
The
bylaws, resolutions, and instructions issued in implementation of the
above-mentioned Decree No. (25) of 2000 and its amendments will continue in
force, to the extent that they do not contradict this Decree, until new
superseding bylaws, resolutions, 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 14 April 2018
Corresponding to 28 Rajab 1439 A.H.
©2018 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.