Dubai’s RTA Processes 50,000 NOCs for Infrastructure Projects

Press release

Published January 17th, 2018 - 08:44 GMT

The online processing of these NOCs are part of the coordination with service entities in Dubai towards making the smart transition a reality, said the RTA in a statement.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the number of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) relating to infrastructure projects and works in Dubai currently hovers around 50,000 transactions per annum.

These NOCs have been issued to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), Dubai Municipality, Etisalat, du, Empower, Etihad Rail, and the Armed Forces.

The online processing of these NOCs are part of the coordination with service entities in Dubai towards making the smart transition a reality, said the RTA in a statement.

Maitha bin Adai, the chief executive of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, pointed out that the agency processes about 50,000 NOC transactions in respect of facilities and infrastructure every year.

"Issuing these certificates is a pre-condition for carrying out works in the right-of-way such as the extension of main and subsidiary utility lines of electricity, water, sewage, storm and irrigation water, telecommunication, central cooling, landscaping, and building construction among others," she noted.

"Issuing NOCs online through RTA's online website underscores the Authority’s keenness to leverage the smart transition of basic government services through introducing smart and innovative solutions to improve the customer’s experience," remrked bin Adai.

"Moreover, it saves the time and effort and enhances the satisfaction and happiness of clients," she added

Source: Trade Arabia

Background Information

Roads and Transport Authority

Providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai was among the top priorities on the government’s agenda, a goal reflected by the initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother, thus the founding of The Roads and Transport Authority by the Decree No. 17 of 2005.

RTA plans and provides the requirements of transport, roads and traffic in Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE and neighboring countries, in order to provide an effective and integrated transport system to achieve Dubai's vision and serve its vital interests.