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Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Customs establishes new customs centre at Sir Bani Yas Airport
7 Mar 2025 16:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has issued Administrative Decision No. (33) of 2025, amending Administrative Decision No. (244) of 2024 concerning the establishment and regulation of customs centres within Abu decision includes the establishment of a new customs centre: Sir Bani Yas Airport Customs Centre, which will operate under the supervision of the Customer Service Office of the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs, offering a 24-hour service throughout the week. The decision aims to set clear guidelines for the geographical jurisdictions of the customs centres within the emirate, defining their competencies, customs procedures and operational hours.
Arab Times
19-02-2025
- General
- Arab Times
Abu Dhabi cracks down on public littering with fines up to Dh4,000
DUBAI, Feb 19i: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has issued a stern warning to residents regarding public littering and improper waste disposal, with fines of up to Dh4,000 for violations. The move, announced on Tuesday, is part of the emirate's ongoing efforts to preserve public spaces and ensure the cleanliness, health, and aesthetic appeal of the area. According to Administrative Decision No. (220) of 2024, in alignment with Law No. (2) of 2012, the new fines are aimed at curbing poor civic behaviour, such as discarding cigarette butts or leaving snack wrappers in public places due to the lack of nearby bins. The decision outlines over 70 fines, covering a wide range of infractions that include littering, improper waste disposal, disturbing public spaces, unlicensed camping, illegal public advertising, and the abandonment of vehicles. Key fines for littering and improper waste disposal Some of the fines that are being imposed for littering and waste disposal violations include: Discarding cigarette butts outside designated containers: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Disposing of personal waste (e.g. food and drink packaging) outside designated containers: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Leaving waste or equivalent materials in non-designated areas: Dh1,000 – First violation Dh2,000 – Second violation Dh4,000 – Third and repeated violations Other significant public space violations In addition to littering fines, the DMT has set out penalties for other behaviours that impact public spaces, including: Storing or placing materials on rooftops or balconies in a manner that distorts public appearance or harms public health: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Hanging clothes racks outside windows or verandas facing public roads: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Cleaning or placing carpets, covers, or objects on windows or balconies overlooking public roads: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Damaging public greenery, including picking flowers or cutting tree leaves without permission: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Sleeping in public places: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Throwing chewing gum or similar substances in public areas outside designated bins: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Spitting betel leaf (paan) or naswar remnants in public places: Dh1,000 – First violation Dh2,000 – Second violation Dh4,000 – Third and repeated violations Posting or distributing unauthorized advertisements in public spaces (e.g. on parked cars, poles, or walls): Dh1,000 – First violation Dh2,000 – Second violation Dh4,000 – Third and repeated violations Smoking in non-designated areas: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations Using loudspeakers, radios, or amplifiers in public spaces without permission, or shining laser lights in a way that causes inconvenience: Dh1,000 – First violation Dh2,000 – Second violation Dh4,000 – Third and repeated violations Abandoning vehicles in public spaces in a way that distorts the general appearance, including leaving them unclean: Dh500 – First violation Dh1,000 – Second violation Dh2,000 – Third and repeated violations The DMT emphasized that all these fines are designed to help maintain public order and cleanliness. Individuals found violating these regulations will face escalating penalties, with repeat offenders subject to heavier fines and potential consequences for more serious offenses.
