In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No (2) of 2016 establishing Dubai Data Establishment. The new Law supports the Dubai Smart City strategy to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world by 2017.
Furthermore, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the Executive Council’s Resolution No (12) of 2016 appointing Younis Abdul Aziz Al Haj Mahmoud Al Ali as CEO of Dubai Data Establishment in addition to his position as Deputy Director General of the Dubai Smart City Office.
Dubai Data Establishment aims to enhance Dubai’s capabilities in the field of publishing and exchanging data, and contribute to establishing a knowledge database to serve the public and private sectors, as well as oversee, regulate and coordinate between government entities to ensure implementation of the articles of this Law.
Pursuant to the new Law, Dubai Data Establishment, a subsidiary of Dubai Smart City Office, is responsible for the enforcement of this Law and may carry out any prescribed activities in this regard in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Centre.
The Law also outlined the authorities and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Smart City Office and its Chairman and approved the organisational structure of the Dubai Data Establishment and the authorities of its CEO.
According to the Law, Dubai Data Establishment will establish and manage the structure for the data that comes under the purview of this Law.
This Law annuls any other legislation that contradicts or challenges its articles. This Law and Resolution are considered effective from the date of their issuance, and will be published in the Official Gazette.
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