Mohammed issues decree on Dubai Autism Centre
Decree No. (26) of 2021 seeks to make Dubai a leading centre for the education and treatment of people with autism
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Decree No. (26) of 2021 pertaining to Dubai Autism Centre.
As part of implementing the new Decree, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (22) of 2021 appointing the Board members of the Dubai Autism Centre.
The Board will be chaired by Hesham Al Qassim and its members include Dr Alia Bint Humaid Al Qassimi, Dr Hind Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani, Sami Al Reyami, Salha Khalifa Bin Thiban Al Falasi, Dr Sheikha Ahmed Al Raisi, and the Director-general of the Centre, who will be appointed by a decision issued by the Chairman of the Board.
Decree No. (26) of 2021 seeks to make Dubai a leading centre for the education and treatment of people with autism. The legislation outlines the roles of the centre, whose key aim is to integrate children with autism into the community through holistic educational methodologies and therapeutic interventions. The Chairman of the Board will issue the decisions necessary to implement this Decree, subject to the approval of Board members.
The centre’s sources of funding include revenues from fees charged for its services and programmes as well as donations, grants and endowments approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Council of Dubai may also approve other sources of funding.
The new Decree replaces Decree No. (21) of 2001 and annuls any other legislation that may contradict its provisions. Decisions issued to implement Decree No. (21) of 2001 will remain in place until new decisions replacing them are issued.
The centre’s headquarter is based in Dubai. The Board of Directors can issue decisions to open branches and offices for the centre both within and outside the emirate.
Decree No. (26) of 2021 and Executive Council Resolution No. (22) of 2021 are effective from their date of publication in the Official Gazette.
UAE CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION: The Maritime Department at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure organised an assembly of leaders from various government and private sector within the maritime sector, to discuss and prepare the UAE candidacy for the International Maritime Organisation.
The assembly was part of the country’s endeavours to establish its leadership as one of the leading maritime centres in the world and to be recognised among the most important countries influencing the development of the global maritime industry.
Identifying the best practices and projects that enhance the status of the UAE and strengthen the confidence of the members in its maritime capabilities was also on the agenda.
The in-person event that also saw a virtual presence, was led by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Dubai Maritime City Authority, and the discussion was moderated by Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The event was attended by several senior maritime leaders representing ports and organisations in the UAE.
Suhail Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, commented, “The IMO’S role is on par with the United Nations, but in the maritime world. The organisation not only issues legislation but also regulates the shipping industry and everything related to maritime security, safety, protection of the marine environment, in addition to facilitating maritime transport. Therefore, it is integral for the UAE to have a presence at the centre of decision-making.”
Al Mazrouei added, “Secondly, as a moral and ethical obligation, the onus is on us as a country to be the voice of the maritime sector in this part of the world. We take pride in the fact that we have succeeded during the two p rev io u si mo elections and we were able to introduce fundamental amendments in many decisions, which take into account the large technical gap between the maritime infrastructure of developed countries and countries that are still seeking to develop their maritime ecosystem. Furthermore, we have also contributed to the issuance of many decisions that alleviate the burdens of shipowners and offshore companies, while also motivating them to comply with new legislations and digital transformation in the industry.”