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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
Secretary-General of the Supreme Legislation Committee.

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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