Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution No. (22) of 2018 Concerning Additional Competencies of the Department of Economic Development

Chairman of the Executive Council Resolution
No. (22) of 2018
Concerning Additional Competencies of the
Department of Economic Development
We, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince, Chairman of the
Executive Council,
Having reviewed:
• Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental
Body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments;
• Law No. (7) of 2018 concerning the Reorganisation of the Department of
Economic Development; and
• Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council,
Issued the following Resolution:
Article (1)
In order to achieve its objectives, the Department shall assume the following
additional competencies:
1. Assume the authorities determined for the competent local authority in
the Emirate as stipulated in the Federal legislations, in coordination with
the concerned entities
2. Classify the economic activities and licences in the Emirate.
3. Lay down the conditions and requirements and issue the permits related
to commercial advertisements, clearance, discounts, special offers and
promotions.
4. Prepare and maintain the Commercial Register and oversee its regulation.
5. Conclude economic agreements, follow up the activity of economic

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organisations, and organise regional and international economic exhibitions
in accordance with the applicable legislation and in coordination with the
concerned entities.
6. Develop, improve and support the industry sector in the Emirate in
coordination with the concerned entities.
7. Propose the establishment of any centres affiliated to the Department
which serve the departments objectives, and submit such proposal to the
Executive Council for approval.
8. Develop, improve, support, and manage the programs and initiatives
of the innovation patents sector in the Emirate in coordination with the
concerned entities.
9. Any other competencies or duties assigned to the Department by the
Executive Council.
Article (2)
Any text or provision contrary to the provisions of this Resolution shall be
repealed.
Article (3)
This Resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance and shall be
published in the Official Gazette.
Issued by us in Abu Dhabi
On: 20 February 2018
Corresponding to: 4 Jumada Al Akher 1439 H
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince
Chairman of the Executive Council

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