Unprecedented municipal presence at Cityscape exhibition

This is an unprecedented initiative for the municipal sector on behalf of the DMA, Abu Dhabi since its inception back in 2007. This is the first time that the three distinguished municipalities of the Capital, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Western Region Municipality and Al Ain Municipality, have all come under one umbrella with the Department of Municipal Affairs, to represent the ever-thriving Emirate. This crucial union of municipal entities in line with the vision and objectives set forth by the government of Abu Dhabi and the Executive Council.

Dr. Abdullah Ghareeb, Executive Director of Property Management, explains, "The DMA is the specialized regulatory body that has been overseeing and centralizing the real estate and property sector within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and ensures full transparency by public planners and private real estate developers to enable integrated planning, to take place in the provision of infrastructure and municipal services, while integrating safety standards."

Dr. Ghareeb added, "The Department of Municipal Affairs is currently taking on the challenge of resolving the housing problems faced in the Emirate and to outline new regulations for a more open and transparent real estate sector, which will eventually attract more real estate investments. From Cityscape 2008, we take off with the three municipalities with a brand new educational campaign on the new strategic role of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi."

Dr. Ghareeb will also present a workshop on 'Enhancing Property Laws', which is due on Wednesday the 14th of May at 11:15am.

Upon conclusion of the CityScape Abu Dhabi Exhibition, Dr. Ghareeb on behalf of the Department of Municipal Affairs will be awarding a developer with the 'Corporate Social Responsibility Award', with regards to its projects' surrounding environment.

The Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi can be found during the CityScape Abu Dhabi Exhibition at stand CB50.