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Department Of Municipality
and Transport

Abu Dhabi Distribution
Company

Integrated Transport
Centre

Abu Dhabi Civil
Defense

Abu Dhabi Education
Council

Department of
Health

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and
Food Safety Authority

Abu Dhabi Sewerage
Services Company

Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity
Authority

Department of Culture
and Tourism

Al Ain
Municipality

Al Ain Distribution
Company

Ministry of
Infrastructure

Ministry of Justice and
Islamic Affairs

Modon
Properties

Aldar Properties
PJSC

Q Holding

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Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) was established by Law No. 30 of 2019 and is the entity responsible for managing the urban planning and transport sectors, and three regional municipalities.

As the entity responsible for supporting the growth and urban development of Abu Dhabi Emirate, the DMT guides, regulates and monitors urban development activities. The expert authority improves municipal work to provide comprehensive services and creates higher living standards for residents through the supervision and management of the municipalities.

The DMT ensures the highest standards of safety, security, sustainability and technological developments of land, air and maritime transport networks of the Emirate, in line with the highest international standards and UAE legislation.

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) plans, operates, maintains and owns network distribution assets and directly interfaces with water and electricity customers in Abu Dhabi’s central and Al Dhafra regions, leveraging technical expertise and best-practice customer-care solutions.

Through innovation and continuous enhancements, ADDC ensures water and electricity flow to more than 600,000 service points through a smart, robust, efficient and sustainable distribution network.

ADDC is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA).

Integrated Transport Centre (ITC)

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has been established pursuant to the law issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on November 2016, in amendment of Law no. 19 of 2006 regarding Taxi regulation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ITC is affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport and is supervised by it.

ITC is the responsible entity for operating public transport and managing parking spaces, traffic monitoring centres, axle weights stations, logistical facilities of freight surface transport and roads sector according to the approved transport plans in which improves the quality of services offered in the sector. In addition to supporting the efforts dedicated by Abu Dhabi Government to accomplish a balanced and comprehensive development that nurtures an intelligent, integrated and sustainable transport sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Civil Defense (ADCD)

Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority’s commitment to work with high professionalism to achieve the safety of lives and properties, protect them from risks, limit losses, and spread the culture of preventive awareness with qualified cadres, accompanying equipment, partnership, and fruitful cooperation.
Abu Dhabi Civil Defense pledge their wise leadership to work with high efficiency in implementing their mission to preserve the nation’s gains and its people and residents’ safety. They spare no effort to spread a safe culture among all segments of society, follow developments and keep abreast of developments using the latest mechanisms and equipment to preserve national gains and the safety of life and property.

Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC)

ADEK’s main role is to develop the education system in Abu Dhabi, and promote a culture of creativity, sustainability and excellence, with a focus on developing human, social and economic capabilities.

Design should meet Abu Dhabi Education Council ADEC criteria and standards.

Department of Health (DOH)

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is the regulative body of  the Healthcare Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensures excellence in Healthcare for the community by monitoring the health status of the population.

DoH defines the strategy for the health system, monitors and analyses the health status of the population and performance of the system.

In addition DoH shapes the regulatory framework for the health system, inspects against regulations, enforce standards, and encourages adoption of world – class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare service providers in the Emirate.

DoH also drives programs to increase awareness and adoption of healthy living standards among the residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in addition to regulating scope of services, premiums and reimbursement rates of the health system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)

Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority is the local authority in charge of agriculture, food safety, food security and biosecurity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It aims to develop a sustainable agriculture and food sector and protect the health of animals and plants to enhance the biosecurity and achieve food security. In addition, the authority is responsible for preparing plans, programs and activities in the field of agriculture, food safety and food security.

The authority is assigned to control and inspect the Emirate’s food and agriculture establishments, farms, agricultural inputs, imported and exported food and agricultural items or those produced in the country and circulated in the Emirate, to ensure the access of safe food to the community. It also supervises the establishment and management of emergency food reserves in cooperation with the competent authorities.
The Authority is creating partnerships and investments with investment funds, investors and the private sector in the areas of its work, as well as issuing the needed licenses and permits to undertake any agriculture or food activity according to legislation in force.

Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC)

Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) was established in 2005 to collect and treat wastewater discharged from all residential and commercial customers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and safely reuse both the solid and liquid waste thereof. ADSSC has a strategic plan that aims to promote the company to be recognized globally in line with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, which aims to develop a dynamic circular economy and a sufficient and resilient infrastructure capable of supporting economic growth.

ADSSC aims to enhance community life through world-class sanitation services, technology continues to play an increasingly important role in the fulfilment of this promise.

Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA)

ADWEA is the responsible for the water and power industries in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi. Existing generation, desalination, transmission and distribution facilities within Abu Dhabi are currently owned and operated by the government through ADWEA.

Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT)

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve the UAE capital’s wider global ambitions. The department’s vision is defined by the Emirate’s heritage, language and landscape.


DCT works to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity and innovation, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

DCT strives to unite the tourism ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, to coordinate efforts and investment, to regulate and to use the best tools, policies and systems to support Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leading global destination, locally and internationally.

Al Ain Municipality (AAM)

Al Ain City Municipality is one of the three municipalities of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).

Al Ain City Municipality works to improve and facilitate government services and procedures and the integrated planning to meet the requirement of the growth and sustainability of the regions. As the municipality constantly aims to develop and improving the opportunities of information technology and communication as well as the application of the system of safety and occupational health, the municipality of Al Ain city, along with its strategic partners, develop major events and festivals, enhance government communication, develop human capital and implement projects with operational and financial efficiency.

Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC)

AADC is the sole distributor and supplier of water and electricity in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Al Ain city and its surrounding rural areas). This includes the ownership, operation and maintenance of the water and electricity distribution network assets, meter reading, and services for the supply of water and electricity.

Ministry of Infrastructure

In line with the plan of merging the Ministries of the Infrastructure Development and Energy and to join the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program and the Federal Land and Maritime Transport Authority to the new Ministry, as well as the needs and aspirations of the community groups, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure implements a strategic plan aiming, in its entirety, to organize, develop and enhance the competitiveness of the UAE in the sectors of energy, mining, water resources and land and sea transportation, roads, utilities, housing, building and construction and in investment sustainability, as well as optimizing the partnerships, technology and advanced sciences, in addition to adopting global innovative solutions to improve the quality of the society’s life.

Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs

The Ministry of Justice seeks to preserve public and private rights, freedoms and funds in accordance with the constitution and the law through an independent, effective and specialized judicial apparatus and an advanced and efficient legal and administrative apparatus, by relying on qualified national cadres, facilitated systems and procedures and modern administrative techniques in order to achieve the principle of judicial independence, respect for the rule of law and keep pace with development Political, social, and cultural, and stimulates the investment environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain and creates positive communication at the national and international levels, leading to the provision of judicial services with the highest efficiency, transparency and the lowest cost and time possible.

MODON Properties

Modon Properties develop vibrant and unique leisure destinations to support the offerings of Abu Dhabi and contribute to its growth.

They deliver vibrant and culturally centered destinations. They are artfully designed and expertly constructed to delight citizens, residents, and tourists alike.

Aldar Properties PJSC

Aldar Properties PJSC is a real estate development, management and investment company with headquarters in Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates. The company’s shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Today, Aldar Properties continues to play an important role in the development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, with a portfolio of projects that includes residential communities, commercial buildings, and hospitality projects.

Q Holding

Q Holding, a subsidiary of IHC and listed on ADX’s second market since 2017, is a UAE premier investment company, driving economy through its focus on real estate development, hospitality, and other investments. With a commitment to excellence, diversification, and innovation, Q Holding delivers long-term returns and supports the global ambitions of the UAE, building a foundation for successful, sustainable investment.

Q Holding has developed a core ethos of excellent corporate governance, facilitating effective management to deliver long-term success for the parent company & its subsidiaries.