Law No. (3)
of 2013
Concerning the
Dubai Corporation
for Festivals and Retail Sector Promotion[1]
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We,
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Law No. (1) of 1997 Establishing the Department of Tourism and
Commerce Marketing and its amendments;
Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the
Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (9) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial
Centre and its amendments;
Law No. (27) of 2006 Concerning Management of the Government of
Dubai Human Resources and its amendments;
Law No. (25) of 2008 Concerning the Department of Economic
Development;
Law No. (30) of 2009 Concerning the Dubai Events and Promotions
Establishment and its amendments;
Law No. (35) of 2009 Concerning Management of the Public Funds of
the Government of Dubai and its amendments;
Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in
the Emirate of Dubai; and
The legislation regulating free zones in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do hereby issue this
Law.
Title of the Law
Article (1)
This Law will be
cited as “Law No. (3) of 2013 Concerning the Dubai Corporation for Festivals
and Retail Sector Promotion.”
Definitions
Article (2)
The following words
and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning
indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
DTCM: |
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. |
Director General: |
The director general of the DTCM. |
DCFRSP: |
The Dubai Corporation for Festivals and Retail
Sector Promotion. |
CEO: |
The chief executive officer of the DCFRSP. |
Festivals: |
The general marketing, entertainment, and
promotional events organised throughout the Emirate, in Special Development
Zones, and in free zones including the Dubai International Financial Centre. |
Retail Sector: |
The sector where any goods, commodities, or services
are sold, on a continuous basis and through a licensed outlet, directly to
consumers without any intermediary. |
Scope of Application
Article (3)
a. This Law will apply to
the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment regulated by the above-mentioned
Law No. (30) of 2009.
b. The name “Dubai Events
and Promotions Establishment” is hereby replaced by “Dubai Corporation for Festivals
and Retail Sector Promotion”. The DCFRSP will maintain the legal personality
required for the achievement of its objectives, and will be affiliated to the DTCM.
Head Office of the DCFRSP
Article (4)
The head office of
the DCFRSP will be located in the city of Dubai. The DCFRSP may establish branches
and offices within and outside of the Emirate.
Objectives of the DCFRSP
Article (5)
The DCFRSP will
have the objectives to:
1.
contribute to promoting
the Emirate as a regional and international centre for conducting Festivals;
2.
contribute to
supporting and enhancing the economy and business sectors of the Emirate, and in
particular the Retail Sector;
3.
enhance the partnership
between the public and private sectors in organising and managing Festivals; and
4.
increase tourist
activity in the Emirate through promoting Festivals and marketing and
sponsoring Retail Sector services and promotions.
Functions of the DCFRSP
Article (6)
For the purpose of
achieving its objectives, the DCFRSP will have the duties and powers to:
1.
establish policies,
strategic plans, and programmes and devise the initiatives required to develop
Festivals and the Retail Sector;
2.
organise and
conduct Festivals and implement activities that aim to enhance the Retail
Sector;
3.
establish
permanent and seasonal markets in order to encourage the shopping activity in
the Emirate;
4.
in cooperation
with competent entities, promote the Festivals that will be held in the Emirate,
and promote the Retail Sector, at the local, regional, and international levels;
5.
supervise the
business sectors and shopping centres in the Emirate with respect to the organisation
of Festivals and promotional programmes for the Retail Sector;
6.
coordinate with
various economic sectors in the Emirate to attract business sponsorship for the
Festivals organised in the Emirate;
7.
coordinate with the
concerned Government Entities and the private sector to ensure the efficient
and effective organisation of Festivals;
8.
prepare the
annual calendar for the Festivals to be organised in the Emirate, and for the
programmes related to promoting the Retail Sector during those Festivals;
9.
issue licences, in
coordination with the Department of Economic Development and the authorities
supervising free zones and Special Development Zones, to establishments,
companies, and shopping centres as required for implementing the promotional
campaigns and commercial promotions throughout the year in the Emirate;
10.
invest in
projects related to the duties of the DCFRSP;
11.
form committees
and work teams to supervise Festivals and the Retail Sector, and determine
their duties and functions;
12.
increase the
effectiveness of the participation of the Retail Sector in increasing tourist
activity in the Emirate; and
13.
perform any other
duties required for the achievement of the objectives of the DCFRSP.
CEO of the DCFRSP
Article (7)
A CEO will be appointed
to the DCFRSP pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council.
Functions of the CEO
Article (8)
The CEO will have the
duties and powers to:
1.
propose policies
and strategic and operational plans related to the work of the DCFRSP, and submit them
to the Director General for approval;
2.
prepare the draft
annual budget and final accounts of the DCFRSP, and submit them to the Director General for
approval and subsequent adoption by the competent entities in the Emirate;
3.
propose the organisational
structure of the DCFRSP and submit it to the Director General for approval and subsequent
presentation to the Executive Council for final approval;
4.
propose the legislation
required to enable the DCFRSP to perform the functions assigned to it pursuant
to this Law, and to regulate its work;
5.
supervise the daily
work of the DCFRSP;
6.
represent the DCFRSP
before third parties and conclude the contracts and agreements required for the
achievement of the objectives of the DCFRSP;
7.
achieve the required
performance outcomes, and submit performance reports to the Director General;
and
8.
perform any other
duties assigned by the Director General.
Financial Resources of the DCFRSP
Article (9)
The financial
resources of the DCFRSP will consist of:
1.
the support
allocated to the DCFRSP in the budget of the DTCM;
2.
any Revenue generated
by the DCFRSP from conducting its activities or providing its services,
including fees for the licensing of promotional campaigns and commercial
promotions;
3.
returns on the
investment of the property of the DCFRSP;
4.
returns on the business
sponsorship of Festivals; and
5.
any other
resources approved by the Executive Council.
Payment of the Revenue of the DCFRSP
Article (10)
a.
The Revenue referred
to in Article (9) of this Law will be paid to the DTCM, and the DTCM will
expend such Revenue in accordance with its relevant approved plans.
b. Government Entities which collect Revenue for
the account of the DCFRSP, including the Department of Economic Development, and the authorities
supervising free zones and Special Development Zones, must transfer such Revenue
to the DTCM.
Accounts and Financial Year of the DCFRSP
Article (11)
In regulating its
accounts and records, the DCFRSP will follow the accounting principles and
standards approved by the Government of Dubai. The financial year of the DCFRSP
will commence on 1 January and will end on 31 December of each year.
Application of the Human Resources Management Law
Article (12)
Law No. (27) of
2006 Concerning Management of the Government of Dubai Human Resources and its
amendments will apply to the Employees of the DCFRSP.
Issuing Implementing Resolutions
Article (13)
The Director
General will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Law.
Repeals
Article (14)
a.
This Law
supersedes the above-mentioned Law No. (30) of 2009.
b.
Any provision in
any other legislation will be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the
provisions of this Law.
Commencement and Publication
Article (15)
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 15 May
2013
Corresponding to 5 Rajab 1434 A.H.
©2015 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.