Resolution No. (9) of 2022

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

After perusal of:

• Cabinet Resolution No. (54) of 2021 Regulating the Emirates Racing Authority;
• Decree No. (32) of 2005 Establishing a Public Corporation Named the "Dubai Equestrian Club"; and
• Decree No. (28) of 2015 Concerning Governance of the Boards and Committees Affiliated to the Government of Dubai, and

With a view to promoting the Emirate of Dubai as a global hub for organising pure-bred Arabian horse events and championships,

Do hereby issue this Resolution.

Definitions

Article (1)

The following words, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai.

Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai.

Chairman: The chairman of the board of directors of the DEC.

DEC: The Dubai Equestrian Club.

Committee: The Committee for organising pure-bred Arabian horse beauty championships and events, formed pursuant to this Resolution.

Formation of the Committee

Article (2)

Pursuant to this Resolution, a temporary Committee named the “Committee for Organising Pure-bred Arabian Horse Beauty Championships and Events” is formed. The Committee is comprised of:

1. Mr. Ziad Abdulla Galadari, as chairman;
2. Mr. Sultan Mohammed Al Yahya'ie, as Member;
3. Mr. Abdul Rahman Obaid Abu Al Shawareb, as Member;
4. Mr. Qusai Mohammed Obaidullah, as Member; and
5. Mr. Yaqoob Yousuf Al Mukhaini, as Member.

Functions of the Committee

Article (3)

The Committee will be responsible for supervising pure-bred Arabian horse beauty events and championships that are held in the Emirate; regulate all matters related to these events and championships; and coordinate with the concerned entities in the Emirate where required. In particular, the Committee will have the duties and powers to:

1. approve the technical and administrative rules and conditions for organising pure-bred Arabian horse beauty events and championships in the Emirate; and issue approvals to persons wishing to organise and hold these events and championships;
2. approve the judging rules; lists of judges; and judge panels for pure-bred Arabian horse beauty events and championships organised in the Emirate;
3. prescribe the rules for organising and holding auctions for the sale of pure-bred Arabian horses; and the requirements for participation therein, in accordance with the legislation applicable to, and the rules and conditions adopted by, the Emirates Racing Authority;
4. approve the rules and conditions for the establishment and management of centres specialised in the training of pure-bred Arabian horses;
5. organise or participate in organising and holding pure-bred Arabian horse beauty events and championships, and in auctions for the sale of these horses, subject to the relevant prescribed rules and conditions;
6. coordinate and communicate with local, regional, and international entities, organisations, and agencies on matters related to developing pure-bred Arabian horse beauty events to contribute to supporting and promoting Arabian horse activities, with a view to consolidating the position of the Emirate and enhancing its global competitive edge;
7. 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;
8. seek assistance, in performing its duties, from experts and specialists as it deems appropriate, and invite them to attend any of its meetings without having the right to vote in its deliberations;
9. submit to the Chairman periodic reports which include its recommendations, the outcome of its work, its achievements, the difficulties and obstacles it has faced in performing its duties, and the solutions and proposals it recommends, to enable the Chairman to issue the relevant directives as he deems appropriate; and
10. exercise any other duties or powers related to the beauty of pure-bred Arabian horses, as assigned to it by the Ruler or the Chairman.

Meetings of the Committee

Article (4)

a. The Committee will convene at the invitation of its chairman at least four (4) times a year, or where necessary, at the time and place determined by the chairman. b. At its first meeting, the Committee will elect a vice chairman, who will serve as the chairman where the chairman of the Committee is absent, where his post falls vacant for any reason, or where he becomes incapable of performing his duties. c. Committee meetings will be valid if attended by the majority of its Members, provided that the chairman or vice chairman of the Committee is in attendance. d. The Committee will pass its resolutions and recommendations by majority vote of attending Members; and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have a casting vote. e. Committee resolutions and recommendations will be recorded in minutes of meetings signed by the chair of the meeting and attending Members. f. A rapporteur will be appointed to the Committee by its chairman. The rapporteur will be responsible for sending meeting invitations to the Members of the Committee and to the experts and specialists nominated to attend its meetings; preparing its meeting agendas; recording its minutes of meetings; following up the implementation of its resolutions and recommendations; and performing any other duties assigned to him by the chairman of the Committee.

Governance of the Committee

Article (5)

The above-mentioned Decree No. (28) of 2015, or any other superseding legislation, applies to the management of the meetings of the Committee, the confidentiality of information, the duties of its chairman and Members, and all other matters related to the governance of the Committee.

Tenure of the Committee

Article (6)

The tenure of the Committee will be three (3) years, renewable subject to the Ruler's approval granted upon the recommendation of the Chairman.

Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (7)

The chairman of the Committee will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Resolution upon approval of these resolutions by the Committee.

Commencement and Publication

Article (8)

This Resolution 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 March 2022 Corresponding to 11 Shaban 1443 A.H.

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