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H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, highlighted that the Municipality’s

Certificates of Conformity with international standards across various crucial fields reflect its robust vision and
objectives in promoting compliance and governance to enhance Dubai’s appeal, sustainability, leadership,
and standards of living. H.E. added that this achievement further embodies the wise leadership’s vision of

achieving excellence in government work and enhancing competitiveness.

Al Hajri said: “The Municipality embraces an institutional approach based on a culture of leadership,
innovation, governance, sustainability and optimal investment in human and tangible resources. This
distinctive approach has substantially contributed to accomplishing numerous international achievements and
credits, which distinctly reflect the culture of excellence, agility standards and the pioneering institutional

flexibility that we adopt within our line of action targeted at solidifying the Emirate’s position on global
competitiveness indicators.”

H.E. further stated that owing to its remarkable human resources comprising of leaders, employees and
specialized task forces, the Municipality has been able to continue offering exceptional municipal services

and implementing strategies and projects that successfully meet global standards and benchmarks.

New specifications

The specification ‘10845-1’ and the ‘ISO 19011’ are two of the seven certifications received by the Dubai

Municipality. The Municipality is the first to receive both certifications in the Middle East region. The
specification ‘10845-1’ was obtained by the Municipality owing to its use of best practices in the management
of engineering contracts specializing in construction. Meanwhile, the Municipality received the ‘ISO 19011’ for
establishing an institutional system to manage internal audits on quality and administrative standards in

accordance with international best practices.

Additionally, the Municipality achieved the ISO 37000 certification in recognition of its efforts in promoting
effective governance as well as developing and implementing a governance framework in line with the
requirements of the new international standard. These efforts and commitment have enhanced the efficacy of

Municipality’s governance tools and capacities.

Dubai Municipality was also awarded with the ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management

systems (EMS). The Municipality has integrated environmental management principles into its operations,

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