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Dubai suspends 2 engineering firms, announces new industry evaluation standards
The Dubai Municipality has announced the suspension of two engineering consultancy offices for a period of six months, following violations of professional standards and ethics. The decision was made by the Professional Practice Registration and Licensing Committee after uncovering practices that conflicted with approved regulations and professional requirements.
According to the Municipality, the identified violations posed potential risks to the interests of property owners and developers. As a result, the two firms have also been prohibited from obtaining licenses for any new projects during the suspension period.
The move reflects Dubai Municipality's ongoing commitment to regulating engineering consultancy practices and ensuring high-quality, ethical work across the emirate's construction and development sectors.
Dubai Municipality also announced a new plan to update the standards of the "Contractors and Engineering Offices Evaluation System," to include the introduction of a set of criteria and indicators that enable the provision of comprehensive and accurate evaluation standards for the performance of these entities, thereby enhancing its ongoing efforts to develop the construction and building sector in the Emirate of Dubai to be smarter, more sustainable, and pioneering, aligning with the highest international standards and benchmarks.
The revised standards are designed to strengthen oversight, improve transparency, and promote sustainable and smart building practices in alignment with global benchmarks. The new system is expected to come into effect at the beginning of 2026.
