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Hamdan bin Mohammed forms interim steering committee to

oversee transfer of commercial control operations in Dubai

WAM
25 Dec 2024, 00:37 GMT+10

DUBAI, 24th December, 2024 (WAM) -- In his capacity as Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamda
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has issued Executive Cou
(99) of 2024, forming the Steering Committee for Overseeing the Transfer of Commercial Control Operations in the emirate

The resolution stipulates the formation of an interim committee called the 'Steering Committee for Overseeing the Transfer
Control Operations in the emirate of Dubai', chaired by the Secretary-General of the Supreme Legislation Committee.

Members include: a representative from the Department of Finance, a representative from the Dubai Government Human R
Department, the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade, the CEO of the Regulatory Policies an
Sector and the CEO of the Legislation and Disputes Sector at the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, and a rep
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 D
for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade.

- Unifying and organising commercial control operations in local markets by identifying and classifying all types and forms o
control carried out by regulatory bodies and the Authority.

- Reviewing commercial inspection and control procedures, proposing amendments, unification, and simplification, and sub
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 Consum
Fair Trade regarding the implementation of inspection procedures within their respective jurisdictions, including regulating t
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 a
bodies in all matters that enable the Steering Committee to carry out the tasks entrusted to it under the provisions of this re

The Steering Committee is also responsible for:
- Making necessary decisions regarding any issues or disputes that may arise between the Authority and regulatory bodies
appropriate consensual solutions are not reached between the concerned parties, referring such matters or disputes to The
Council of Dubai when necessary.

- Following up on the implementation of the plan to transfer commercial control tasks and operations, monitoring progress,
necessary directives regarding obstacles and difficulties that may hinder the implementation of the plan at all stages.

The resolution mandates all government entities in the emirate, including regulatory bodies and supervisory authorities in s
development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre, to fully cooperate with the Steering
subcommittees, and its work teams. They must provide data, information, statistics, documents, and studies requested by t
Committee within the specified timeframe, which the Steering Committee deems necessary to enable it to perform the task
under the provisions of this resolution, subsequent resolutions, and applicable legislation in the emirate.

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