PCFC, Dubai Municipality sign cooperation agreement to boost EHS standards

PCFC, Dubai Municipality sign cooperation agreement to boost EHS standards

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai Municipality to enhance collaboration in the field of environment, health and safety (EHS) and preserve Dubai's coastal region. The agreement supports the objectives of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, which focuses on enhancing environmental sustainability and quality of life in the emirate.

The agreement was signed by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality.

The objective of the agreement is to enhance cooperation in business regulation, specifically in areas such as permitting, regulation, supervision, control and inspection. It focuses on fostering collaboration in matters pertaining to environmental protection, health and safety, as governed by the legislation governing free zones and special development zones, along with other relevant laws, controls and procedures. Additionally, the agreement addresses the preservation of the coastal zone in Dubai.

Bin Sulayem said, “We, at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, are committed to enhancing environmental control within the areas under our supervision. We firmly believe that ensuring a healthy and safe environment not only facilitates but also promotes Dubai's economic transformation through the implementation of innovative processes, regulations and