Haya chairperson of Family Gathering

dubai — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. 10 of 2017 regarding the Zayed bin Mohammed Family Gathering (ZBMFG).

Sheikh Mohammed also issued Decree No. 22 of 2017 appointing Princess Haya bint Al Hussein as chairperson of the board of the Family Gathering.

Princess Haya issued a resolution forming the board and appointing Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri as vice-chairman and Dr Salah Al Qassem, Mona Lootah, Ahmad Julfar, Tayeb Al Rayes and Ahmed Hussain bin Essa as members while Mona Belhasa was appointed as director-general of ZBMFG.

The board serves for a threeyear renewable term. Pursuant to the law, a public entity will be established to manage the ZBMFG. This establishment is a corporate body with legal capacity to manage and oversee the organisation. This establishment reports directly to the Office of HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein.

The law also defines the capacities and responsibilities of the establishment, which include drafting the Family Gathering’s general policies and strategic plan as well as hosting events and charity activities.

The chairman of the board may issue all resolutions required to implement this law. The law annuls any other legislation that contradicts or challenges its articles. Both legislations are valid from the date of publication in the official gazette. — Wam