Dubai Municipality have sent out a circular to consultancy offices and construction companies informing them of new building regulations.
They say construction companies in Dubai can now issue building permits for a site before a contractor is appointed.
Building permits will now be issued immediately after the approval of the transactions and payment of licence fees.
However, construction cannot start on a project site unless a contractor is appointed.
Etihad Airways hits record profit of AED 1.7 billion in 2024
Etihad Airways tripled its net profit to AED 1.7 billion ($476 million) last year, driven by AED 25 billion ($6.8 billion) in combined passenger and cargo revenue, the UAE carrier said on Wednesday.
UAE hotels record AED 37.1 billion in revenue last year
Hotels in the UAE generated approximately AED 37.1 billion in revenue from January to October 2024, marking a four per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Apple launches low-cost iPhone 16e
Apple launched its latest low-cost model, dubbed the iPhone 16e, on Wednesday as it looks to grab a bigger share of the mid-range smartphone market and fend off competition from rivals such Samsung and China's Huawei.
Dubizzle acquires Egypt's automotive portal Hatla2ee
UAE-based classifieds company Dubizzle Group has announced the acquisition of Hatla2ee, a leading Egyptian automotive portal.
Brazil expands agricultural ties with UAE in strategic trade mission
A delegation from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) is on a visit to the UAE to strengthen trade relations and showcase Brazil’s agribusiness potential.
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