Executive Council Resolution No. (20) of 2025

We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,

After perusal of:

Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;

Decree No. (1) of 2023 Concerning Governance of the Councils/ Boards and Committees Affiliated to the Government of Dubai; and

Executive Council Resolution No. (3) of 2022 Forming the Supreme Committee for Overseeing the Development of Hatta Area (the “Original Resolution") and its amendments,

Do hereby issue this Resolution.

— Superseded Articles

Article (1)

Articles (1), (3), and (4) of the Original Resolution are hereby superseded by the following:

— Definitions

Article (1)

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, have the meanings respectively assigned to them unless the context otherwise implies:

Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai.

Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate.

SAC: The Strategic Affairs Council formed within the Executive Council.

Hatta Area: The area demarcated, under the legislation in force, within the geographical boundaries of the Emirate.

Supreme Committee: The Supreme Committee for Overseeing the Development of Hatta Area, formed under this Resolution.

Chairman: The Chairman of the Supreme Committee.

— Formation of the Supreme Committee

Article (3)

Pursuant to this Resolution, a supreme committee named the “Supreme Committee for Overseeing the Development of Hatta Area" is formed under the chairmanship of the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, and with the membership of:

1. the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC;
2. the Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in the Emirate of Dubai;
3. the Director General of the Dubai Municipality;
4. the Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office;
5. the Director General of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority;
6. the Director General of the Engineering Office;
7. the Chief Executive Officer of the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment;
8. the Chief Executive Officer of the Planning and Governance Sector at the Dubai Municipality;
9. a representative from the General Secretariat of the Executive Council; and
10. a representative from the Roads and Transport Authority.

— Functions of the Supreme Committee

Article (4)

For the purpose of enabling the Supreme Committee to achieve its objectives, it will have the duties and powers to:

1. formulate the general policy for the development and enhancement of Hatta Area; supervise the implementation, governance, and development of all projects, initiatives, programmes, activities, and events that are undertaken for the development and enhancement of Hatta Area and are intended for its residents and visitors; and submit the same to the Chairman of the Executive Council for approval;
2. oversee, in coordination with the concerned entities, the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the development of Hatta Area, including the conduct of economic feasibility studies for the projects related to that plan and the identification of the entities responsible for implementing those projects, in accordance with the procedures approved in this respect; and support the educational, social, cultural, tourism, and other sectors;
3. ensure that the plan for the development and enhancement of Hatta Area is implemented in accordance with the approved plans and relevant strategic performance indicators, aligns with the Government priorities and directions, and achieves its approved objectives; and submit the projects under that plan which are of highest priority for implementation to the SAC for approval, in preparation for final approval by the Executive Council;
4. supervise the rehabilitation of Hatta Area infrastructure, and ensure that the concerned entities implement the rehabilitation and development works in Hatta Area;
5. propose and review the draft legislation related to the achievement of the objectives of the Supreme Committee, and submit the same to the Competent Entities for approval in accordance with the relevant procedures adopted by them;
6. supervise the provision of investment opportunities in the projects and initiatives dedicated to the residents of Hatta Area and to the private sector;
7. ensure the integration of roles, coordination of efforts, exchange of information, and cooperation among federal and local government entities, on all matters that contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Supreme Committee;
8. approve, in coordination with the concerned entities, the plan for promoting and marketing Hatta Area locally and internationally;
9. make the necessary decisions on any issues or conflicts that may arise among the entities involved in the development, enhancement, and rehabilitation of Hatta Area, where they are unable to reach appropriate solutions; and refer, where required, unresolved issues or conflicts to the SAC;
10. follow up on the implementation of the plan for the development and enhancement of Hatta Area; monitor its progress and completion phases; and issue the necessary directives in respect of the obstacles and difficulties that may be encountered in any of the plan phases;
11. coordinate with the concerned entities in the Emirate to ensure the availability of the budgetary allocations required for implementing the approved plan for the development and enhancement of the Hatta Area, and follow up the implementation of existing projects that relate to such a plan, within the limits of the budgets approved for them;
12. form sub-committees and work teams to assist it in performing its duties; and determine their functions, terms of reference, and all other matters related to these sub-committees and work teams;
13. seek assistance from experts and specialists, as it deems appropriate, from among Hatta Area residents or other experts and consultants; and invite them to attend its meetings without having the right to vote in its deliberations;
14. conclude contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding with Government Entities and the private sector, as required to enable the Supreme Committee to perform its duties and achieve its objectives;
15. approve, in coordination with the concerned entities, the building regulations, land use, and land plans in Hatta Area; and submit the same to the Competent Entities in the Emirate to complete the necessary procedures in this respect;
16. submit to the Chairman of the SAC and the Chairman of the Executive Council periodic reports that include the recommendations, outcomes of the work, achievements, and future projects and plans, of the Supreme Committee, in preparation for making the relevant decisions; and
17. exercise any other duties or powers that are relevant to the development and enhancement of Hatta Area and that contribute to the achievement of the Supreme Committee's objectives, as assigned to it by the Chairman of the Executive Council or the Chairman of the SAC.

— Evaluation of Investment Projects

Article (2)

Pursuant to a resolution issued by him in this respect, the Chairman of the SAC will form a specialised investment work team to evaluate and review the economic feasibility of investment projects approved by the Supreme Committee and that have not been implemented, as well as new investment projects. The results of such evaluation must be submitted to the Chairman of the SAC to issue the relevant directives as he deems appropriate.

— Extending the Mandate of the Supreme Committee

Article (3)

The mandate of the Supreme Committee for Overseeing the Development of Hatta Area, formed pursuant to the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution No. (3) of 2022, is hereby extended for an additional period of three (3) years, commencing on 4 January 2025 and ending on 3 January 2028.

— Commencement and Publication

Article (4)

This Resolution comes into force on 4 January 2025, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Chairman of the Executive Council

Issued in Dubai on 10 April 2025 Corresponding to 12 Shawwal 1446 A.H.

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