Dubai has passed legislations aimed at creating a new legal framework for Dubai Chambers and their Boards of Directors. The legislations are aimed at helping Dubai Chambers achieve their strategic objectives, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global economic hub, and supporting the business community in the emirate.
The laws were approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as the ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
The legislations include a decree establishing Dubai Chambers as a new entity that replaces the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and appointing Juma Al Majid as the Honorary Chairman of Dubai Chambers. Another decree establishes the Board of Directors for Dubai Chambers and appoints HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair as its chairman.
Other decrees establish the Board of Directors for Dubai Chamber of Trade, the Board of Directors for Dubai Chamber of International Trade with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as Chairman. The Board of Directors for Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy was also established with Omar Sultan Al Olama as Chairman.
The decrees establish three specialised chambers to cater to new requirements resulting from the emergence of new economic sectors. The new legislations help create the fundamental structural changes necessary for Dubai Chambers to operate effectively in an evolving environment, going beyond traditional models.
The legislations also enable Dubai Chambers to map out a clear vision for the future by adding more roles and powers, which allow the new organisations to strengthen their role in developing sectors like the digital economy and international trade.
A decree was also issued forming the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers under the Chairmanship of Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair.
Members of the Board include Faisal Juma Khalfan Belhoul, the Vice Chairman; Khalid Juma Al Majid Al Muhairi; Omar Sultan Al Olama; Omar Abdullah Al Futtaim; Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem; Helal Saeed Al Marri; Buti Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi; Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg; Dr. Amina Abdul Wahed Al Rostamani; Tariq Hussain Khansaheb; Raji Patrick Chalhoub; and Ghassan Ahmed Yahya Al Kibsi.
Another decree formed the Board of Directors of Dubai Chamber of Trade under the Chairmanship of Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair. Members include Faisal Juma Khalfan Belhoul, the Vice Chairman; Khalid Juma Al Majid Al Muhairi; Omar Abdullah Al Futtaim; Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi; Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain; Buti Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi; Tariq Hussain Khansaheb; Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg; Dr. Amina Abdul Wahed Al Rostamani; Hind Mohammed Khalfan bin Kharbash; Raji Patrick Chalhoub; Shehab Mohammed Abdulkhaliq Gargash; Saeed Saif Ahmed Al Ghurair; and Hisham Abdullah Mohammed Al Shirawi.
Yet another decree formed the Board of Directors of Dubai Chamber of International Trade under the Chairmanship of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. Members of the Board include Helal Saeed Al Marri, the Vice Chairman; Dr. Habib Mohammed Mulla; Ahmed Ali Mohammed Al Khalafi; Nabil Habayeb; Ghassan Ahmed Yahya Al Kibsi; Mohammed Nadir Khalid Al Haffar; Rani Raad; Stephen Colin Moss; Mark David Willis; Remi Agil; Sanjiv Kakkar Bhavani; Elissar Farah Antonios; Julia Elizabeth Thomas; May Nasrallah-Merville; Rola Butros Zakaria Abu Manneh; Anuj Ranjan; and Shukri Ali Shukri Eid.
In addition, a decree was issued forming the Board of Directors of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy under the Chairmanship of Omar Sultan Al Olama. Members of the Board include Ahmad Abdullah Juma bin Byat, the Vice Chairman; Hamad Obaid Al Shaikh Al Mansoori; Khalid Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer; Rashid Abdullah Ahmed Al Ghurair; Fadi Ali Ismail Ghandour; Mona Haidar Ataya; Hend Abdul Hameed Siddiqui; Rashid Mohammed Ali Al Abbar; Mansoor Khalifa Sultan bin Habtoor; Ronaldo Mashhour; Muddathir Elias Shaikha; Elissa Freiha; and Dany Farha.