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Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Municipality suspends two consultancy firms
Dubai Municipality has announced that the Committee of Registration and Licensing the Practice of Engineering Consultancy & Contracting has issued a decision to suspend two engineering consultancy offices and bar them from licensing any new projects for a period of six months. The suspension comes after the municipality identified professional practices that were in contravention of approved regulations, licensing conditions, and ethical standards, which in turn were deemed harmful to the interests of property owners and developers. The municipality's tough stance in the matter is part of its broader role pertaining to the regulation of engineering consultancy services and ensuring work quality. As part of its oversight activities, Dubai Municipality regularly conducts field inspections at engineering consultancy offices to assess their compliance with relevant legal stipulations. These inspections ensure that all standards and professional criteria applicable across the emirate are consistently applied, in line with the municipality's commitment to regulating the construction sector. In parallel, Dubai Municipality announced a new plan to update the 'Contracting Companies and Engineering Consultancy Offices Evaluation System,' outlining a comprehensive set of criteria and indicators. This aims to create an advanced, holistic performance assessment framework, furthering the municipality's vision to transform Dubai's construction sector into a smarter, more sustainable and globally competitive industry. The new standards are expected to come into effect at the beginning of 2026. New criteria to be introduced as part of the updated evaluation system include aspects such as financial solvency, Emiratisation rate, and participation in social responsibility initiatives, commitment displayed by firms in delivering projects within the specified timeframes, adopting and supporting innovative projects backed up by the latest technologies in design and implementation, and incorporating the detailed feedback of owners. Eng. Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasised that the new system reflects the municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of construction work in Dubai, boost its global competitiveness, and improve proactive services and the general business environment for engineering professionals and consultancies. It also aims to foster a culture of professional excellence and advance the standards of this vital sector in line with international best practices. She added: 'The evaluation system for contractors and consultancy offices serves as a key driver for improving performance and quality. It also reflects our commitment at Dubai Municipality to providing property owners and developers with comprehensive data on consultants and contractors, helping them select the most suitable firms for their projects. Stakeholders can also participate in performance assessments through electronic surveys via the 'Build in Dubai' Platform (BID), which promotes transparency, builds trust among all parties involved, and achieves direct added value for them.' Al Muhairi also noted that the development of the updated evaluation standards will be carried out in collaboration with contracting companies and consultancy offices operating in Dubai. The municipality plans to hold regular meetings and engagement sessions to gather comprehensive feedback and suggestions from all sides before the system is formally adopted.
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Dubai To Launch New Contractor Rating System By 2026; Suspends Two Firms
Dubai Municipality has announced a comprehensive update to its Contractor and Engineering Consultancy Rating System, aiming to implement a more accurate and integrated framework for evaluating the performance of construction firms and engineering offices across the emirate. The new standards are part of Dubai's broader efforts to transform its construction and urban development sector into one that is more intelligent, sustainable, and globally competitive. Set to take effect in early 2026, the updated system will incorporate a wider range of performance indicators and assessment criteria. These changes are intended to enable more precise evaluations of technical capacity, project execution quality, regulatory compliance, and sustainability practices. In a related development, Dubai Municipality also announced that the Licensing and Professional Practice Registration Committee has issued a six-month suspension to two engineering consultancy offices. The firms are barred from obtaining permits for any new projects during the suspension period. The disciplinary action followed investigations that uncovered professional practices in violation of approved regulations and ethical standards—conduct the Municipality warned could endanger the interests of property owners and developers. The names of the suspended firms were not disclosed. As part of its updated evaluation system, the Municipality will introduce new performance criteria for contractors and engineering consultancy offices. The revised framework will assess factors such as: Financial solvency Emiratisation rates Participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives Timely project delivery Adoption of innovative, tech-driven project designs and execution methods Integration of detailed feedback from property owners Eng. Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, stated that the enhanced system is part of the municipality's broader effort to raise construction quality, support innovation, and elevate global competitiveness in the sector. It also seeks to improve proactive services and strengthen the business environment for engineering professionals and consultancy firms in Dubai. 'The evaluation system for contractors and consultancy offices serves as a key driver for improving performance and quality,' Al Muhairi said. 'It reflects our commitment to providing property owners and developers with transparent data on consultants and contractors, enabling informed decision-making when selecting firms for their projects.' Stakeholders will also be able to participate in performance evaluations via electronic surveys through the municipality's 'Build in Dubai' (BID) platform, further promoting transparency and trust. Al Muhairi added that the development of the new standards will involve close collaboration with contracting firms and consultancies. The municipality will host regular meetings and engagement sessions to gather feedback and suggestions before the new system is formally rolled out.
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai Municipality suspends two consultancy firms for violating professional norms, regulations
Dubai Municipality has announced that the Committee of Registration and Licensing the Practice of Engineering Consultancy & Contracting has issued a decision to suspend two engineering consultancy offices and bar them from licensing any new projects for a period of six months. The suspension comes after the municipality identified professional practices that were in contravention of approved regulations, licensing conditions, and ethical standards, which in turn were deemed harmful to the interests of property owners and developers. The municipality's tough stance in the matter is part of its broader role pertaining to the regulation of engineering consultancy services and ensuring work quality. As part of its oversight activities, Dubai Municipality regularly conducts field inspections at engineering consultancy offices to assess their compliance with relevant legal stipulations. These inspections ensure that all standards and professional criteria applicable across the emirate are consistently applied, in line with the municipality's commitment to regulating the construction sector. In parallel, Dubai Municipality announced a new plan to update the 'Contracting Companies and Engineering Consultancy Offices Evaluation System,' outlining a comprehensive set of criteria and indicators. This aims to create an advanced, holistic performance assessment framework, furthering the municipality's vision to transform Dubai's construction sector into a smarter, more sustainable and globally competitive industry. The new standards are expected to come into effect at the beginning of 2026. New criteria to be introduced as part of the updated evaluation system include aspects such as financial solvency, Emiratisation rate, and participation in social responsibility initiatives, commitment displayed by firms in delivering projects within the specified timeframes, adopting and supporting innovative projects backed up by the latest technologies in design and implementation, and incorporating the detailed feedback of owners. Eng. Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasised that the new system reflects the municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of construction work in Dubai, boost its global competitiveness, and improve proactive services and the general business environment for engineering professionals and consultancies. It also aims to foster a culture of professional excellence and advance the standards of this vital sector in line with international best practices. She added: 'The evaluation system for contractors and consultancy offices serves as a key driver for improving performance and quality. It also reflects our commitment at Dubai Municipality to providing property owners and developers with comprehensive data on consultants and contractors, helping them select the most suitable firms for their projects. Stakeholders can also participate in performance assessments through electronic surveys via the 'Build in Dubai' Platform (BID), which promotes transparency, builds trust among all parties involved, and achieves direct added value for them.' Al Muhairi also noted that the development of the updated evaluation standards will be carried out in collaboration with contracting companies and consultancy offices operating in Dubai. The municipality plans to hold regular meetings and engagement sessions to gather comprehensive feedback and suggestions from all sides before the system is formally adopted. WAM
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Dubai suspends two consultancy firms for regulation breaches
Dubai Municipality on Sunday announced that two engineering consultancy offices have been suspended and barred from licensing any new projects for six months. The suspensions came because the two companies breached regulations, licensing conditions and ethical standards set by the municipality. A new plan to update the emirate's contractor rating system was also announced, which will create an advanced performance assessment framework. The new standards are expected to come into effect at the beginning of 2026. Dubai Municipality regularly conducts field inspections at engineering consultancy offices to make sure all standards are being adhered to. New regulations The updated assessment system will include new criteria such as financial solvency, Emiratisation, and participation in social responsibility initiatives. Maryam Al Muhairi, chief executive of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, said the new system will boost Dubai's global competitiveness and improve the business environment for engineering professionals and consultancies. 'It also reflects our commitment at Dubai Municipality to providing property owners and developers with comprehensive data on consultants and contractors, helping them select the most suitable firms for their projects,' she added. She also said the municipality plans to hold regular meetings and engagement sessions to gather feedback and suggestions from all sides before the system is formally adopted.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Dubai Municipality suspends two consultancy firms for violating professional norms, regulations
29 June 2025 17:34 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Dubai Municipality has announced that the Committee of Registration and Licensing the Practice of Engineering Consultancy & Contracting has issued a decision to suspend two engineering consultancy offices and bar them from licensing any new projects for a period of six suspension comes after the municipality identified professional practices that were in contravention of approved regulations, licensing conditions, and ethical standards, which in turn were deemed harmful to the interests of property owners and part of its oversight activities, Dubai Municipality regularly conducts field inspections at engineering consultancy offices to assess their compliance with relevant legal stipulations. These inspections ensure that all standards and professional criteria applicable across the emirate are consistently applied, in line with the municipality's commitment to regulating the construction parallel, Dubai Municipality announced a new plan to update the 'Contracting Companies and Engineering Consultancy Offices Evaluation System,' outlining a comprehensive set of criteria and indicators. This aims to create an advanced, holistic performance assessment framework, furthering the municipality's vision to transform Dubai's construction sector into a smarter, more sustainable and globally competitive industry. The new standards are expected to come into effect at the beginning of criteria to be introduced as part of the updated evaluation system include aspects such as financial solvency, Emiratisation rate, and participation in social responsibility initiatives, commitment displayed by firms in delivering projects within the specified timeframes, adopting and supporting innovative projects backed up by the latest technologies in design and implementation, and incorporating the detailed feedback of Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasised that the new system reflects the municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of construction work in Dubai, boost its global competitiveness, and improve proactive services and the general business environment for engineering professionals and consultancies. It also aims to foster a culture of professional excellence and advance the standards of this vital sector in line with international best added: 'The evaluation system for contractors and consultancy offices serves as a key driver for improving performance and quality. It also reflects our commitment at Dubai Municipality to providing property owners and developers with comprehensive data on consultants and contractors, helping them select the most suitable firms for their projects. "Stakeholders can also participate in performance assessments through electronic surveys via the 'Build in Dubai' Platform (BID), which promotes transparency, builds trust among all parties involved, and achieves direct added value for them.' Al Muhairi also noted that the development of the updated evaluation standards will be carried out in collaboration with contracting companies and consultancy offices operating in Dubai.
