Dubai Announces Major Urban Planning Law
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued a law regulating urban planning in Dubai, as per state news agency WAM. The Law No. (16) of 2023 seeks to develop an integrated and effective urban planning system that encourages investment, and sustainable development. It also aims to ensure the security and safety of the emirate’s community, enhance governance of the urban planning sector, define the responsibilities of related authorities, and improve cooperation, coordination, and integration among them. The law defines the tasks and responsibilities of the Supreme Committee, including setting the general policy for urban planning in Dubai and defining the objectives of urban development within the framework of the approved goals and strategies. The Supreme Committee for Urban Planning, established by Executive Council Resolution No. (18) of 2021, will continue to exercise its tasks and responsibilities until the Supreme Committee is re-formed by a resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai in accordance with the provisions of this law. The new law assigns Dubai Municipality with the sole responsibility of regulating the urban planning sector in Dubai. The law also grants Dubai Municipality the authority to coordinate with relevant entities that oversee special development zones and free zones.
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