Hamdan bin Mohammed: The decision takes into account the interest of society with all its components

Extending the freeze on government fees in Dubai until early 2023

In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, issued a decision extending the freezing of fees for government services in Dubai until early 2023 This is to support the economic, social and psychological stability of all components of society, to enhance the emirate's competitiveness and attractiveness to entrepreneurs and investors, to advance sustainable development and keep pace with market trends.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai affirmed that «this decision comes within the framework of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s keenness to take into account the interest of society in all its components, citizens and residents, with what this requires of taking decisions that help everyone to overcome the current stage, and to ensure societal stability And enabling different business sectors to fulfill their obligations, ”noting His Highness,“ The Dubai government has the flexibility to deal efficiently with the challenges that the current global situation brings, based on accurate monitoring and evaluation of the various dimensions of the situation. ”

The decision to freeze government fees includes not creating or imposing any new fees, except in the event of new services being introduced, after ascertaining the existence of the justification and the real benefit to society.

The decision of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai extends the decision to freeze government fees, issued in March 2018, in an important addition that supports the five economic packages launched by the Dubai government over the past 12 months, from March 2020 until now, in order to alleviate the consequences of the pandemic. Covid-19 », as the value of subsidies exceeded 7.1 billion dirhams, and included the cancellation and reduction of many government fees, temporarily or permanently, in various sectors.

- The decision includes freezing government fees, and not creating or imposing any new fees, without creating new services.

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