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RAK-DED conducts 24,000 inspection visits in H1

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Economic Development in Ras Al Khaimah recorded positive results in commercial compliance indicators during the first half of the current year, after carrying out 24,359 inspection visits covering various establishments and economic activities across the emirate. These visits resulted in 21,968 establishments complying with […]

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Dubai Supreme Council of Energy steps up LPG inspection campaign

DUBAI, 16th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has intensified inspection campaigns on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at unlicensed locations used for the storage, filling and distribution of domestic gas. The initiative is carried out by the Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products Trading in Dubai, in collaboration […]

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MoHRE conducts 285,000 inspection visits in first half of 2025, flagging over 5,400 violating establishments

DUBAI, 1st September, 2025 (WAM) – The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) conducted approximately 285,000 inspection visits to registered establishments during the first half of 2025, which led to detecting violations in over 5,400 establishments. The campaign forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance regulation in the labour market and boost […]

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RTA earns 5-star global excellence rating for smart inspection in public transport

DUBAI, 30th July, 2025 (WAM) – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has earned the prestigious 5-Star International Best Practice (Excellence) rating from the Best Practice Certification Programme under the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), for the project Enhancing Legal Compliance through Smart Monitoring of Public Transport, managed through the Smart Monitoring Centre at the […]

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Abu Dhabi City Municipality conducts inspection campaign on slaughterhouse readiness for Eid Al-Adha

ABU DHABI, 28th May, 2025 (WAM) – The Department of Municipalities and Transport, represented by Abu Dhabi City Municipality, launched an inspection campaign targeting municipal slaughterhouses. The initiative aimed to assess the level of preparedness for Eid Al-Adha and ensure a safe and healthy environment for all staff and visitors. The campaign, which spanned three […]

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RTA expands vehicle inspection appointment booking service across all testing centres

DUBAI, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has activated the Vehicle Inspection Appointment Booking service on the ‘RTA Dubai’ app and the website https://www.rta.ae. Effective 2nd June 2025, the booking will be mandatory for all vehicle inspections at technical testing centres across the emirate. For customers who prefer to visit […]

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Abu Dhabi Police, ADNOC Distribution launch free summer car inspection initiative

ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2024 (WAM) — The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police and ADNOC Distribution have launched a free inspection service for light vehicles during summer. Inspections will be available at 12 locations across ADNOC Distribution’s service and vehicle inspection centres. It covers inspections of engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and air filters, […]

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Private school performance, quality improvements rising in Ras Al Khaimah, inspection report finds

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 31st July, 2024 (WAM) — The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) announced a significant improvement in the performance of private schools in the emirate. The findings were the result of the latest cycle of the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) quality evaluations (school inspections). Inspection results showed seven schools […]

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RTA launches trial operation of smart inspection vehicle for rail right-of-way areas

DUBAI, 30th July, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of smart inspection vehicle operations. The vehicle is designed to monitor the rail right-of-way areas using advanced intelligence systems and is equipped with cameras. The innovative vehicle can detect violations, restricted activities, and damage within such zones. This […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid presides over swearing-in ceremony of new members of Dubai’s Judicial Inspection Authority

DUBAI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three new members of Dubai’s Judicial Inspection Authority.His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy […]

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Federal Tax Authority carries out 40,000 inspection visits in 2023, an annual increase of 80.71%

ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2024 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has intensified its supervisory efforts, in collaboration with various relevant entities, in a bid to protect consumer rights, combat tax evasion, and enhance tax compliance. In 2023, the Authority carried out 39,470 inspection visits through 211 campaigns in local markets across all emirates […]