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Dubai environmental regulations enforced by Municipality

Federal and local orders set standards for pollution control and waste management.

By The Daily Dubai · Published 25 July 2026

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Dubai Municipality's Environment Department is the primary regulatory authority enforcing environmental laws issuing permits and monitoring air water and waste in Dubai according to item [40].

The UAE's foundational environmental law is Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 which sets national standards for pollution control resource conservation and compliance with international conventions according to item [40].

Dubai's key local regulations include Local Order No. 61 of 1991 on environment protection Local Order No. 7 of 2002 on waste management and Local Order No. 11 of 2003 on public health according to item [40].

Federal Decree Law No. 11 of 2024 on Climate Change Law effective May 30 2025 mandates GHG measurement reporting and reduction for in scope entities with full compliance required by May 30 2026 according to item [40].

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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