Executive Council Resolution No. (51) of 2023 concerning The Delegation of the Department of Culture and Tourism with the Competencies Related to Electronic Games and Sports

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Executive Council Resolution No. (51) of 2023
concerning The Delegation of the Department of
Culture and Tourism with the Competencies Related
to Electronic Games and Sports
Having reviewed Law No. (7) of 2021 concerning the Establishment of the
Creative Media Authority;
The Executive Council decided the following:
1. Approve that the Creative Media Authority delegates the Department of
Culture and Tourism with all the competencies related to the electronic
games and sports including:
• Prepare, develop and implement initiatives related to the electronic
games and sports industry in the Emirate, launch programmes to
stimulate the relevant talents and partnerships, educate the public,
and accredit, sponsor and finance electronic sports teams in the
Emirate.
• Issue permits for all the activities, clubs and teams that are formed
to participate in electronic gaming activities, electronic sports and
related events.
• Support and launch local, international and specialised awards that
contribute to the development of electronic games and sports in the
Emirate.
• Coordinate with the competent entities to develop and implement
a programme for granting creative visas and work permits to bring
in talented people, specialists and experts in the field of electronic
games and sports in accordance with the legislations in force.
• Develop initiatives, launch incentive programmes, and qualification
principles and criteria related to supporting electronic games and
sports industry in accordance with the legislations in force.

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Saif Saeed Ghobash
Secretary-General
Issued on: 03 May 2023
Corresponding to: 13 Shawwal 1444 Hijri
2. The Department of Culture and Tourism shall, upon assuming their
aforesaid competencies, commit to:
• Obtain the necessary approvals from Abu Dhabi Media Office regarding
the media content in accordance with the legislations in force.
• Implementing the regulations governing the competencies related to
electronic games and sports, and the Department may propose any
amendments or new regulations, provided that they are issued by the
competent authority and in accordance with the legislations in force.
3. Instruct the Department of Finance to take the necessary action and
transfer all budgets allocated to the competencies related to the electronic
games and sports as well as the related operations for the year 2023
from Abu Dhabi Media Office to the Department of Culture and Tourism.
4. Instruct you in coordination with Abu Dhabi Media Office, to conclude
a memorandum of understanding on the detailed issues required to
implement the provisions of this resolution, including the identification
and use of the assets, properties, obligations and rights related to the
competencies in electronic games and sports from the Office to the
Department.

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United Arab Emirates
The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
Issued By The Gereral Secretariat of The Executive Council
of The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
Office of Legal Affairs
Abu Dhabi - P.O. Box: 19
Tel: +971 26688446 Fax: +971 26669981

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