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.
DIP Holding begins IPO subscription period with offer price range
DIP Holding, owner of Dubai Investments Park, has announced an offer price range between AED 1.10 and AED 1.15 per share, as it begins subscription period for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Tuesday.
UAE capital markets reflect strong performance in first 9 months of 2026
The UAE financial markets have recorded strong performance during the first nine months of 2026, with number of companies licensed by Capital Market Authority rising 43 per cent and the combined market capitalisation of ADX and DFM touching AED 3.7 trillion.
UAE and Benin exchange CEPA in Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Benin exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Sunday aimed at significantly expanding trade and investment between the two countries.
Dubai Customs refund applications rise to AED 6.9 billion in first half of 2026
Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million applications for customs deposit refunds in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 per cent from the same period last year.
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