His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE has issued a series of decrees on the boards of directors of various organizations such as Ruler British University in Dubai; Dubai Cares; Dubai Women Establishment; and the Watani Al Emarat Foundation. These decrees specify those on the Board of directors and lay down other important provisions such as the tenure of the Board.
On 29/07/2021, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had also issued Decree No. (26) of 2021 pertaining to Dubai Autism Centre. This Decree seeks to make Dubai a leading center for the education and treatment of people with autism. The legislation outlines the roles of the Center, whose key aim is to integrate children with autism into the community through holistic educational methodologies and therapeutic interventions.