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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.
