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\n Amiri Decree
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\n The foundational decree establishing the Arab Science & Technology Foundation as an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science and technology in the Arab region.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Decree Number<\/p>\n

26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Year Issued<\/p>\n

2000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Date<\/p>\n

19\/12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Published in the Government of Sharjah Official Gazette \u2014 Special Issue \u2014 December 2000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Emiri Decree No. (26) of 2000<\/h3>\n

Concerning the formation of the Arab Science & Technology Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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Preamble<\/h2>\n
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\n \u201cWe, Sultan Bin Muhammed Al Qasemi, the Ruler of Sharjah, in cognizance of the Statute of the Arab Science & Technology Foundation dated October 30, 2000, which has been authenticated by the Notary Public of Sharjah and annexed hereto; and our belief in the importance of the objectives behind the formation of the foundation towards the advancement of sciences and technologies in the Arab region; and towards benefiting from the specialized Arab capabilities in the fields of sciences and technologies and for achieving such objectives; Promulgate the following Decree\u2026\u201d\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Key Articles of the Decree<\/h2>\n
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\n Article<\/span> 1<\/span>\n
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Definitions<\/h3>\n
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The State:<\/strong> The State of the United Arab Emirates<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ruler:<\/strong> His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah<\/span><\/p>\n

The Foundation:<\/strong> The Arab Science & Technology Foundation<\/span><\/p>\n

The Committee:<\/strong> The Trustees\u2019 Committee<\/span><\/p>\n

The Board:<\/strong> The Management Board<\/span><\/p>\n

The President:<\/strong> The Foundation\u2019s President<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Formation<\/h3>\n

\n Pursuant to the present Decree and in accordance with the Statue dated October 30, 2000 annexed thereto, a special foundation is formed under the name \u201cThe Arab Science & Technology Foundation\u201d which shall be a non-governmental and non-profitable foundation enjoying an autonomous juristic personality and having full capacities to act within the limitations of the provisions of the Statue and the present Decree.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Headquarters<\/h3>\n

\n The foundation\u2019s offices and headquarters shall be situated in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, and it shall be entitled to establish other branches in any other country in accordance with the provisions of the document.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Objectives<\/h3>\n

\n The foundation shall aim at supplementing the efforts exerted by the existing scientific institutions in the Arab countries without any repetition or competition therewith in order to accomplish the ongoing sustainable development in the Arab World.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Political Independence<\/h3>\n

\n The foundation shall deal with the concerned parties with full autonomy by virtue of the provisions of the document and shall not be affected by the political streams and trends in its communications with the individuals or their respective countries.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Organizational Framework<\/h3>\n

The organizational framework of the foundation shall comprise the following main bodies:<\/p>\n

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The Trustees\u2019 Committee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Management Board<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Executive Office<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Permanent & Temporary Committees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trustees\u2019 Committee Composition<\/h3>\n

\n The committee shall consist of a maximum number of fifteen members selected from eminent personages, businessmen, researchers, intellectuals and scholars all devoted to the scientific and technological advancement in the Arab World.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Management Board Composition<\/h3>\n

\n The board shall consist of distinguished scholars and researchers and elevated personages having active roles in science and technology fields. It shall comprise a minimum of seven members and a maximum of thirteen members inclusive of the president, ensuring proper balance of local and abroad scholars, various scientific majors, and Arab World geographical locations.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tax Exemption<\/h3>\n

\n The foundation shall be exempt from all governmental, municipal or customs taxes, fees and duties.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Article<\/span> 24<\/span>\n
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Foundation\u2019s Revenues<\/h3>\n

The foundation\u2019s revenues shall comprise:<\/p>\n