Law No. (11) of 2016
Concerning the Dubai
Protocol Department[1]
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We, Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Federal Decree No. (69) of 1977
Establishing the Protocol Department and Determining its Functions;
Federal Law by Decree No. (4) of 2004
Establishing and Regulating the Ministry of Presidential Affairs;
Law No. (27) of 2006 Concerning
Management of the Government of Dubai Human Resources and its amendments;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the
Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai; and
Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of
2015 Approving the Human Resources Bylaw of the Dubai
Protocol Department,
Do hereby issue this Law.
This Law will be cited as “Law No. (11) of 2016 Concerning the Dubai
Protocol Department”.
The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this
Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context
implies otherwise:
UAE: |
The United Arab Emirates. |
Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
Ruler: |
His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. |
Ruling Family: |
This includes His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness
the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and other members of the Ruling Family. |
DPD: |
The Dubai Protocol Department. |
Director General: |
The director general of the DPD. |
Protocol: |
The duties performed by the DPD pursuant to this Law and the
rules it adopts in respect of all matters related to the ceremonies, including welcoming and farewell ceremonies; interviews; meetings; events;
occasions; accommodation; convoys; transportation; banquets; and similar activities involving the Ruler and the Ruling
Family. |
The provisions of this Law apply to the DPD as a Government
department having legal personality and the legal capacity required to achieve
its objectives and perform its functions. The DPD is affiliated to the Ruler.
The DPD aims to:
1.
manage and organise Protocol
affairs in a manner that reflects the UAE
Islamic and Arabic culture in accordance with the best international standards
adopted in this respect;
2.
promote the highly esteemed image of
the Emirate and the cultural heritage of the UAE;
3.
create a favourable environment for
the guests of the Ruler and the Ruling Family;
4.
promote the Protocol culture among
the customers and strategic partners of the DPD; and
5.
promote cooperation among, and build
good relationships with, various Government Entities and non-government
entities within and outside of the Emirate.
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the DPD will have the
duties and powers to:
1.
organise and handle all Protocol
matters involving
the Ruler and the Ruling Family during their
domestic and overseas official visits and appearances;
2.
cooperate and coordinate with the
Ministry of Presidential Affairs and competent entities on all Protocol matters
involving the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE;
3.
cooperate and coordinate with the
rulers' courts of other emirates on all matters related to the
mutual visits of the rulers, crown princes, and deputy rulers;
4.
organise and handle, in coordination
with competent entities in the UAE, all Protocol matters involving the kings, presidents,
vice presidents, crown princes, princes, and heads
of governments of countries; other Arab and foreign senior officials
visiting the UAE; and their accompanying
delegations;
5.
organise interviews and other
official meetings of
the Ruler and the Ruling Family;
6.
coordinate with the concerned
entities within and outside of the UAE on all matters related to the
ceremonies hosted by the Ruler or the Ruling Family for signing
conventions, agreements,
and memoranda of understanding;
7.
supervise, and coordinate with the
competent entities, the organisation of
events, functions,
and banquets hosted by the Ruler and the Ruling Family;
8.
cooperate and coordinate with the
competent entities on organising and scheduling interviews and meetings of the
Ruler and the Ruling Family with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited
to the UAE;
9.
coordinate with the concerned
entities on organising the visits of official delegations;
10. organise
the welcoming and farewell ceremonies of the Ruler and the Ruling Family;
11. organise
and manage all matters
related to field visits and events attended by the Ruler and the Ruling Family
within and outside of the Emirate;
12. provide,
and organise ceremonies to grant or present,
medals and gifts to the
dignitaries and guests of the Emirate;
13. conduct
studies and research related to its functions and objectives;
14. plan
and implement Protocol training courses and programmes;
and
15. perform
any other duties required for the achievement of the objectives of the
DPD under this Law.
a.
The executive body of the DPD will
be comprised of the Director General and a number of specialized
technical, administrative, and finance Employees.
b.
The Director General will be
appointed pursuant to
a decree of the Ruler.
c.
The Employees of the DPD will be
appointed in accordance with the human resources legislation applicable to the
DPD.
a.
The Director General will undertake
general supervision of the work of the DPD
and manage its affairs. For these purposes, the Director General will have the
duties and powers to:
1.
approve, and follow up the
implementation of, the general policy and strategic and operational plans of
the DPD;
2.
supervise
the achievement by the DPD of its objectives and the
implementation of its functions under this Law and the protocols
it adopts;
3.
approve the annual budget and
financial statements of the DPD, and submit the same to competent entities for
final approval;
4.
approve the DPD organisational
structure, with a view to ensuring the efficient and effective distribution of
duties to organisational units and fulfilment of
their responsibilities;
5.
approve the bylaws regulating the
administrative, financial, and technical work of the DPD, including the bylaw
regulating contracts and procurement;
6.
enter into contracts, agreements,
and memoranda of understanding with third parties;
7.
approve the operational guidelines
and Protocol rules in accordance with the relevant principles and the highest
international standards and best international practices adopted in this
respect;
8.
represent the DPD before all
entities within and outside of the UAE;
9.
open, in accordance with the
legislation in force, bank accounts in the name of the DPD with financial
institutions within and outside of the UAE;
10. supervise
and verify the proper performance
by the DPD Employees of their employment duties; and
11. perform
any other duties assigned to him by the Ruler or the Ruling Family, or assigned
to him under the legislation in force.
b.
The Director General may delegate
any of the powers vested in him under paragraph (a) of this Article to any of
the DPD Employees, provided that this delegation is specific and in writing.
The financial resources of the DPD will consist of:
1.
the financial appropriations
allocated to the DPD in the General Budget of the Government of Dubai; and
2.
any other resources approved by
Director General.
a.
In managing its accounts, the DPD
will apply the rules and principles of government accounting.
b.
The financial year of the DPD will
commence on 1 January and will end on 31 December of each year.
For the purpose of performing its functions under this Law, the DPD
may seek assistance from Government Entities in the Emirate
as it deems appropriate. Upon request, these entities must provide the DPD with the
required support.
The Director General or his authorised representative will issue
the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Law.
Any provision in any other legislation will be repealed to the
extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
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 25 September 2016
Corresponding to 23 Thu al-Hijjah 1437 A.H.
©2020 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.