Decree No. (37) of 2025

Dissolving the

Cultural Foundation^{^[1]}

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

After perusal of:

Federal Law by Decree No. (50) of 2023 Regulating Public-benefit Organisations;

Decree No. (8) of 2004 Establishing the Cultural Foundation; and

Decree No. (9) of 2025 Designating the Competent Authority in the Emirate of Dubai for Purposes of Implementing Federal Law by Decree No. (50) of 2023 Regulating Public-benefit Organisations,

Do hereby issue this Decree.

Dissolution of the Cultural Foundation

Article (1)

Pursuant to this Decree, the Cultural Foundation, established under the above-mentioned Decree No. (8) of 2004, is dissolved.

Succession and Transfer

Article (2)

The American School of Dubai hereby succeeds to all rights and obligations of the Cultural Foundation. All assets, funds, and property of the Cultural Foundation, including real estate, movable assets, equipment, and devices, will devolve to the American School of Dubai.

Implementation of the Decree

Article (3)

The American School of Dubai must coordinate with the concerned government entities, in particular the Community Development Authority in Dubai and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, to take the necessary measures to register the school in their records. The school must also provide any data and information required by these entities and comply with the legal requirements and procedures prescribed by the applicable legislation.

Repeals

Article (4)

The above-mentioned Decree No. (8) of 2004 is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other legislation is also hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree.

Commencement and Publication

Article (5)

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 16 August 2025

Corresponding to 22 Safar 1447 A.H.

[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.