Dubai Municipality ( ar, بلدية دبي) is the

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municipal body with

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over city services and the upkeep of facilities in the

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and reports directly to the

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. The agency is led by a Director-General that sits at the Dubai Executive Council. The department has been led by Director-General Eng. Dawood Abdul Rahman Al Hajiri since 2018.

History

It was established in 1954 by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. In 2001, the municipality embarked on an

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project to provide 40 of its city services online through its web portal.

Organisation and Governance

Dubai Municipality consists of 2 sectors, the Corporate Support Service Sector, and the Planning and Governance Sector, both led by

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that report to the Director-General. In addition to the sectors, the DM has 4 separate agencies led by Directors, each with their own departments and jurisdictions. * Waste and Sewage Agency * Public Facilities Agency * Environment, Health & Safety Agency * Buildings Regulations & Permits Agency

World Migratory Birds

The theme of World Migratory Birds Day 2020 was “Birds Connect Our World”. Dubai Municipality celebrated World Migratory Birds Day.

References

External links

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Dubai Municipality
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