Legislation Overview
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science - Law Type: Cabinet Resolution - Issued Date: 28 Jun 2021 - Effective Date: 28 Jun 2021 - Sector: Culture and Media - Number of Articles: 16 - Current Status: Active
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution reorganizes the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science. It defines the Commission's organizational structure, functions, and financial resources. The Resolution also outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Commission's Chairperson, who is the Minister of Culture and Youth. Overall, the law aims to strengthen the Commission's role as the liaison between UAE entities and international organizations in the fields of education, culture, and science. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, 2021, Arts. 1-8)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to reorganize the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science and define its functions and organizational structure. The law establishes the Commission as the exclusive liaison between UAE entities and international organizations such as UNESCO, ICESCO, and ALECSO. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, 2021, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions?
The Resolution provides definitions for the following key terms: - The State: The United Arab Emirates (Art. 1) - Ministry: The Ministry of Culture and Youth (Art. 1) - Minister: The Minister of Culture and Youth (Art. 1) - National Commission: The UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science (Art. 1) - Chairman: The Chairperson of the National Commission (Art. 1) - Organizations: UNESCO, ICESCO, and ALECSO (Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligations and requirements of the National Commission include: 1. Provide final approval of plans for cooperation between UAE entities and the international organizations (Art. 3(1)) 2. Cooperate with the organizations to implement their educational, cultural, and scientific programs in the UAE (Art. 3(2)) 3. Oversee all activities and initiatives carried out by UAE entities in collaboration with the organizations (Art. 3(3)) 4. Raise awareness about the organizations and disseminate information about their work (Art. 3(4)) 5. Provide the organizations with information about UAE educational, cultural, and scientific activities (Art. 3(5)) (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, 2021, Art. 3)
What are the rights and protections?
This legislation does not include specific provisions on rights and protections granted by the law.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
This legislation does not include any penalty provisions.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Resolution references the following other UAE laws and regulations: - The Constitution (Preamble) - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of the Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended (Preamble) - Federal Decree by Law No. (26) of 2019 Regarding Public Finance (Preamble) - Cabinet Resolution No. (14) of 1980 Regarding the Establishment of the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, as amended (Art. 7) - Cabinet Resolution No. (7) of 2021 Regarding the Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (Preamble) (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, 2021, Preamble, Art. 7)
When did this law come into effect and what are the transitional provisions?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the date of its issuance, 28 June 2021. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, 2021, Art. 8) The Resolution also repeals the previous Cabinet Resolution No. (14) of 1980 Regarding the Establishment of the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, as amended. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, 2021, Art. 7)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.