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12/25/24, 1:29 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed forms interim steering committee to oversee transfer of commercial control operations in Dubai - Aletihad…
Members include: a representative from the Department of Finance, a representative from the Dubai Government
Human Resources Department, the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade, the CEO of

the Regulatory Policies and Governance Sector and the CEO of the Legislation and Disputes Sector at the
Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, and a representative from the government entity authorised under

current legislation to carry out commercial control activities in Dubai.

According to the resolution, the Steering Committee’s powers and responsibilities include:

- Approving the timeline and stages for transferring commercial control tasks and operations from regulatory bodies to

the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade.

- Unifying and organising commercial control operations in local markets by identifying and classifying all types and

forms of commercial control carried out by regulatory bodies and the Authority.

- Reviewing commercial inspection and control procedures, proposing amendments, unification, and simplification, and

submitting these proposals to The Executive Council of Dubai.

The Steering Committee is also responsible for:

- Establishing controls and mechanisms for coordination between regulatory bodies and the Dubai Corporation for

Consumer Protection and Fair Trade regarding the implementation of inspection procedures within their respective
jurisdictions, including regulating the exchange of information and data among them.

- Consulting with whomever it deems appropriate with relevant expertise to assist in performing its duties.

- Ensuring the integration of roles, coordination of efforts, exchange of information, and cooperation between
government and regulatory bodies in all matters that enable the Steering Committee to carry out the tasks entrusted to
it under the provisions of this resolution.

The Steering Committee is also responsible for:

- Making necessary decisions regarding any issues or disputes that may arise between the Authority and regulatory
bodies in the event that appropriate consensual solutions are not reached between the concerned parties, referring
such matters or disputes to The Executive Council of Dubai when necessary.

- Following up on the implementation of the plan to transfer commercial control tasks and operations, monitoring

progress, and issuing necessary directives regarding obstacles and difficulties that may hinder the implementation of
the plan at all stages.

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