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Abu Dhabi Executive Council Resolutions Outline Next Steps on Livability and Governance
Recent decisions from the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, including new appointments and the AED42 billion Livability Strategy expansion, set the direction for upcoming municipal and infrastructure work.
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The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued resolutions appointing new directors general at key agencies while expanding the Livability Strategy by AED42 billion, actions that will guide municipal operations and infrastructure delivery in the months ahead.
Recent Appointments at Core Agencies
The Executive Council named His Excellency Abdulla Mohamed Al Blooshi as Director General of the Urban Planning and Permits Centre and His Excellency Eisa Mubarak Almazrouei as Director General of Infrastructure Development at the Department of Municipalities and Transport. These positions sit within the bodies responsible for planning approvals and project delivery across the emirate.
Livability Strategy Expansion Details
The AED42 billion expansion builds on Phase One results that recorded 81 percent residential neighbourhood integration in 2025. The programme will fund additional parks, schools, mosques, walking and cycling paths, and street lighting through the Department of Municipalities and Transport and related entities.
Fee Reductions Already in Effect
The government has already cut licensing fees for all economic activities to Dh1,000, cancelled waste producer tariffs and service provider fees, and lowered municipal authentication fees to Dh50. These measures were published through the Official Gazette of Abu Dhabi, the monthly bilingual record of local legislation and decrees.
Real Estate Governance Measures
The Department of Municipalities and Transport issued four administrative decisions tightening controls on escrow account withdrawals before 20 percent project completion and standardising owners committee bylaws. These rules directly affect how future real estate projects are financed and managed.
Path Forward for Implementation
With the new directors general in place and the expanded Livability Strategy approved, the Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Urban Planning and Permits Centre are positioned to advance project approvals and infrastructure works. The Official Gazette will continue to publish further resolutions as they are issued by the Executive Council.