Law No. 3 of 2015 establishing UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia). País/Territorio Emiratos Árabes Unidos Subdivisión territorial Dubai Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua, General Palabra clave Protección social Institución Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Derechos económicos, sociales y culturales Medidas fiscales y de mercado Pobreza Salud pública Investigación Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Subvención/incentivo Desarrollo sostenible Derechos humanos Gobernanza Agua potable Energía renovable Manejo de recursos hídricos Escasez de agua/sequía Área geográphica Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Resumen This law consisting of 17 Articles aims at establishing the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), a public non-profit body affiliated to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), aiming to establish the UAE as a global leader in humanitarian initiatives, focusing on uplifting impoverished communities and promoting sustainable development. The organization's main objectives are (i) support UAE-based humanitarian entities, enhance their capabilities for responding to global emergencies; (ii) contribute to international efforts for clean drinking water access, disease prevention, and protection of water resources; (iii) provide clean water and essential necessities globally; (iv) employ modern technology to address the global water shortage crisis; (v) offer innovative solutions to communities facing water-related challenges. To achieve these goals, Suqia engages in financing water technology projects, developing solar energy-based purification solutions, promoting social responsibility, supporting collaborative efforts, fundraising for clean water research, contributing to business ventures, forming committees, and undertaking necessary activities for its objectives. Suqia is authorized to establish research centers for conducting studies, issuing reports on water crisis solutions, supporting solar energy-based water production, performing field experiments, coordinating with international entities, organizing scientific conferences, and undertaking any other duties aligned with its assigned powers. The law also provides for (i) governing bodies of the Foundation; (ii) financial matters. Texto completo Inglés/Árabe Página web dlp.dubai.gov.ae