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Abu Dhabi Appoints New Directors General for Municipalities and Transport
Resolutions issued in 2026 continue the council's role in directing urban planning and infrastructure priorities across the emirate.
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The Abu Dhabi Executive Council issued resolutions in 2026 naming Abdulla Mohamed Al Blooshi as Director General of the Urban Planning & Permits Centre and Eisa Mubarak Almazrouei as Director General of Infrastructure Development at the Department of Municipalities and Transport.
These appointments arrive as the council maintains its oversight of government departments through regular resolutions on staffing and policy matters. The council functions as the local executive authority responsible for legislation, appointments and broader government direction in Abu Dhabi.
Role of the Executive Council in daily operations
Residents and businesses in Abu Dhabi encounter the effects of these decisions through planning approvals, infrastructure projects and service fees managed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The council's authority covers resolutions that shape how departments operate, from permit processing to development standards.
The Official Gazette, published monthly, records decrees from the Ruler and Crown Prince along with regulations from executive bodies. This publication provides the formal record of decisions that affect licensing, fees and departmental leadership.
Recent adjustments to business costs
Earlier measures included reductions in economic licensing fees for all activities to Dh1,000, the cancellation of waste producer tariffs and service provider fees, and the setting of yearly authentication fees at Dh50. These changes were announced through official channels and aim to ease operational costs for local enterprises.
The appointments and fee adjustments build on the council's established process for updating leadership and regulations. The monthly Gazette continues to serve as the channel for public notification of such resolutions.
Businesses seeking licences or planning permissions can review the latest Gazette issues for confirmation of current fees and leadership at the relevant departments. Updates appear through the standard government publication route rather than ad hoc announcements.