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Sheikh Mohammed Issues Law Redefining Dubai Municipality’s Mandate and Responsibilities

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (18) of 2026 concerning Dubai Municipality on November 12, 2026. The legislation updates the municipality's core objectives, covering urban development, public infrastructure, food safety, and environmental sustainability. It also establishes formal provisions to provide commercial incentives for private sector participation.

Published Source: Gulf News
Issuing authority
Ruler of Dubai
Jurisdiction
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 12, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Law No. (18) of 2026 concerning Dubai Municipality
Official source
gulfnews.com
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In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (18) of 2026 on November 12, 2026, defining Dubai Municipality's legal mandate, objectives, and responsibilities, according to Gulf News.

The legislation supersedes the historic 1961 Order Establishing the Dubai Municipality Council, modernising the authority's administrative framework.

Under the updated law, Dubai Municipality is responsible for driving standards across urban development, public infrastructure, food safety, and environmental sustainability in the emirate.

Additionally, the law establishes formal provisions enabling the department to deliver commercial incentives aimed at encouraging private sector involvement in municipal and community projects.

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