Sultan Al Qasimi issues Decree to establish Sharjah Sports Club

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish Sharjah Sports Club for Women.

Under the Emiri Decree No. (03) of 2018, a sports club for women will be established in the emirate called "Sharjah Sports Club for Women", enjoying the legal personality and full capacity to carry out the legal acts necessary to achieve its objectives, works under the supervision of the Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation.

The decree further stipulates that the club will be based in the Emirate of Sharjah and can open branches in the emirate beyond following a decision from the Director of Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation.

According to the Decree, the Sharjah Sports Club for Women is managed by a board of directors whose president and members are appointed by a decision by the Director of Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation.

The term of membership will be three years starting from the date of its first meeting, and may be extended for a similar period or periods. The board should fulfil its roles at the end of its term until a new Board is appointed, with the possibility of reappointment of the same members.

According to the Decree, the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Sports Club for Women shall elect a vice-president from among the members during the first meeting.

The Board of Directors shall meet at the invitation of the Chairman or his Deputy - in the absence of the President - and shall issue its decisions by a majority vote of the attendees. When the votes are equal, the Chairman of the Session shall prevail. The decisions of the Board shall be recorded in minutes signed by the Chairman and all the members present.

The Decree shall be effective from the date of issuance and shall be published at the Official Gazette. Any provision contrary to the provisions of this law shall be repealed.