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Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport

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Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (Arabic: دائرة البلديات والنقل), is a regulatory authority of the Government of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates that is responsible for overseeing and supervising the regional municipal councils and municipal administrations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.[3][4][5]

Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
دائرة البلديات والنقل
Agency overview
Formed2019[1]
Preceding agency
  • Department of Municipalities and Agriculture
JurisdictionEmirate of Abu Dhabi
Headquarters45 Ahl Al 'Azm Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
Agency executives
  • His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa[2], Chairman
  • Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, Director General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality
  • Mohammad Ali Al-Mansouri, Director General of Al Dhafra Region Municipality
Child agencies
Websitedmt.gov.ae

Responsibilities

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The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) achieves the general policies of the Abu Dhabi Government by overseeing and regulating the municipal councils and administrations in the emirate. The DMT is responsible for:

  • Managing and supervising the operations of municipal services in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.
  • Overseeing urban planning, transportation, and real estate sectors through affiliate organisations and subsidiaries, including:
  • Regulating the engineering and construction sectors in Abu Dhabi through the mandate to supervise the preparation, development, and implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) in the construction sector. The DMT ensures compliance with the general framework of the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System, setting standards for health and safety in the building and construction sectors.[7]

Key initiatives

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The DMT is also responsible for liveability and quality-of-life improvements across the emirate, such as:

  • The Dream Neighbourhood Survey, which gathers community feedback to shape future urban development.[8]
  • The Abu Dhabi Canvas initiative, which promotes public art in urban spaces to showcase UAE heritage and local artists.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Department of Municipalities and Transport". LinkedIn. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Department of Municipalities and Transport delegation visits China to advance urban development and smart city initiatives". www.mediaoffice.abudhabi.
  3. ^ WAM. "Abu Dhabi to get municipal affairs and transport department". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  4. ^ "Abu Dhabi signs agreement on futuristic transport system". Reuters. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  5. ^ "abu dhabi department of municipal affairs and transport".
  6. ^ "Abu Dhabi Executive Council issues decision to establish Abu Dhabi Centre for Projects and Infrastructure". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  7. ^ "Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) Approval". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  8. ^ "Department of Municipalities and Transport launches Dream Neighbourhood Survey". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  9. ^ "Department of Municipalities and Transport expands Abu Dhabi Canvas initiative". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
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