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Definitions<br />
Article (2)<br />
The following words and expressions, wherever m<strong>en</strong>tioned in this Law, will have the<br />
meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:<br />
Emirate:<br />
The Emirate of Dubai.<br />
Ruler:<br />
His Highness the Ruler of Dubai.<br />
Governm<strong>en</strong>t:<br />
The Governm<strong>en</strong>t of Dubai.<br />
Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate.<br />
Departm<strong>en</strong>t:<br />
The Land Departm<strong>en</strong>t.<br />
Chairman:<br />
The chairman of the Departm<strong>en</strong>t.<br />
Director G<strong>en</strong>eral: The director g<strong>en</strong>eral of the Departm<strong>en</strong>t.<br />
Real Property Activities: All material acts and legal dispositions related to the<br />
developm<strong>en</strong>t, sale, purchase, registration, regulation, valuation,<br />
and leasing of real property in the Emirate, as well as other<br />
real property activities and services performed, regulated, or<br />
supervised by the Departm<strong>en</strong>t and its affiliated <strong>en</strong>tities.<br />
Scope of Application<br />
Article (3)<br />
The provisions of this Law will apply to the Land Departm<strong>en</strong>t established by virtue of the<br />
above m<strong>en</strong>tioned Declaration issued on 24 January 1960.<br />
Head Office of the Departm<strong>en</strong>t<br />
Article (4)<br />
The head office of the Departm<strong>en</strong>t will be located in the Emirate, and the Departm<strong>en</strong>t<br />
may establish branches and offices within the Emirate.<br />
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