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.
UAE, Kuwait sign multiple agreements to boost cooperation
The UAE and Kuwait have signed a comprehensive set of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across sectors including AI, health, energy, education, defence and diplomacy.
UAE, Germany reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, have explored ways to enhance economic and development cooperation during a phone call.
Kuwait Investment Authority joins AI Infrastructure Partnership
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) has joined forces with MGX, BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to accelerate investment in next-generation AI infrastructure.
Emirates to resume Damascus flights
Emirates Airline will restart operations to Syria's capital city of Damascus from July 16 with three flights a week and daily services to take off from October 26.
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