Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai issued an executive council resolution no. 78 of 2022 in regards to the regulation of public libraries in Dubai.
The resolution is aimed at further enhancing the dissemination of knowledge, promoting a culture of reading, fostering a strong sense of national identity among the youth and raising awareness about the importance of innovation and scientific research.
The new regulation applies to all public libraries in Dubai including special development zones, free zones and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The resolution will also be applicable to digital libraries.
Libraries established under special laws that are not affiliated with the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and libraries run by government entities in their office premises are excluded from the provisions of the new regulation.
The regulation includes the establishment, operation and management of public libraries in Dubai and the provision of human and technical resources needed by public libraries to provide quality service.
The authority is also tasked with organising cultural, artists and literary events and other activities in public libraries.
Memberships in all public libraries is open to all institutions and the public, and the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is responsible for outlining the membership process. The duration of each public library membership subscription is five years and can be renewed for a similar period.
Resolution No. (78) of 2022 will be effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
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