Sheikh Mohammed partially amends Law on Dubai Sports Council
dubai — In his capacity as VicePresident and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Law No (04) of 2017 partially amending Law No (11) of 2009 pertaining to Dubai Sports Council, DSC.
The new Law amends 10 articles in Law No (11) of 2009 regarding the authorities, objectives and responsibilities of Dubai Sports Council. Amendments were made to Articles (20), (17), (14), (13), (09), (08), (07), (06), (05) and (02).
Article (05) of the new Law amends DSC’s objectives to include developing the field of sports in Dubai in line with approved strategy and international best practices, creating a comprehensive sports environment that responds to community needs, supporting the youth in enhancing their sports skills and raising their performance in local and international competitions, developing sports establishments and promoting a professional culture among athletes.
The amendments to Article (06) authorises DSC to develop a strategic plan to enhance sports activities in Dubai, propose legislation and policies that support sports establishments in implementing their plans and programmes, set objectives and develop initiatives to support execution of operational plans in sports establishments and study the challenges that sports establishments face. DSC will also revise and approve organisational, administrative and financial regulations in sports establishments, approve budgets and develop partnerships with the public and private sectors in the fields of marketing and investment.
The Council, in collaboration with concerned authorities, will also issue approvals for organising sports events in Dubai, encourage sports activities for women and handicapped people, promote sports tourism and community sports, create policies and procedures that govern the relations between sports establishments, athletes, coaches and fans and approve the usage of Dubai or DSC’s name and logo in any sports activities. —