For the purposes of this Law, the DOF will have the duties and powers to:
1. develop the general policy regulating Partnership Projects between the Public Sector and the Private Sector, and submit the same to the SFC for approval;
2. propose updates and developments to the legislation regulating Partnerships based on the relevant best practices, the outcomes of Partnership Projects implemented by Government Entities, and the comments and proposals of these entities; taking into consideration the interests of the Public Sector and the Private Sector;
3. provide support and assistance to Government Entities in the preparation and development of Partnership initiatives;
4. contribute to creating a favourable environment to invest in Partnership Projects, and promote these Projects within and outside of the Emirate in coordination with competent entities in the Emirate;
5. prepare a general manual containing the rules and procedures that must be followed where a Government Entity wishes to conclude a Partnership Contract;
6. in coordination with concerned Government Entities, overcome all the difficulties that a Project Company may face;
7. propose necessary measures for developing Partnerships as a method of managing Projects and providing Government services; and
8. perform any other duties that are required for the achievement of the objectives of this Law.