Order Concerning Compliance with Environment Protection Legislation in the Emirate of Dubai

We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Minister of Defence,

Based on the requirements of the development witnessed by the Jebel Ali Industrial Area and its surrounding areas in recent years and the diversification of land use in these areas to include, in addition to industrial uses, residential, service, tourist, hotel, and other uses;

and

With a view to protecting the environment from pollution and achieving sustainable development,

Do hereby issue this Order.

Article (1)

The authorities, public corporations, companies, and industrial establishments existing, or to be established, in Jebel Ali Industrial Area and its surrounding areas must, in implementing their projects or conducting their activities and operations, comply with the standards, rules, and regulations for the preservation of the environment and prevention of pollution prescribed by the environmental protection legislation in force in the Emirate of Dubai; and with the relevant instructions issued to them by the Environment Department of the Dubai Municipality.

Article (2)

The Director General of the Dubai Municipality is hereby assigned the duty of informing Us of the names of the entities that fail to comply with this Order, or to promptly cooperate with the Dubai Municipality in implementing the provisions of the legislation referred to in the preceding Article.

Article (3)

This Order shall be published in the Official Gazette and comes into force on the day on which it is issued.

General Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Minister of Defence

Issued in Dubai on 23 February 2000 Corresponding to 19 Thu al-Qidah 1420 A.H.

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