Authorities Involved in Infrastructure
Projects in Abu Dhabi
Regulatory / Planning Authorities
Authority Role / Responsibility
DMT Regulator for urban planning, roads, and
transportation.
ADM Local authority for approvals, permits, and
NOC coordination.
MCC Coordinates infrastructure design
approvals and NOCs.
UPC / ADUPC Strategic master planning (now under
DMT).
ADQCC Ensures product/material conformity;
certifies labs and materials.
⚡ Utilities and Energy Authorities
Authority Role / Responsibility
ADDC Water and electricity distribution
approvals, inspections.
TRANSCO High-voltage electricity transmission
infrastructure.
EWEC Planning and dispatch of water and
electricity supply.
ADWEA* Now merged under ADPower & EWEC.
🚦 Transport & Roads
Authority Role / Responsibility
ITC Manages transport planning, signals, buses,
and parking.
DOT* Now merged into DMT.
ADP Traffic approvals, TTPs, road safety.
🌐 Telecommunications / ICT
Authority Role / Responsibility
Etisalat / du Telecom utility coordination and NOCs.
ADSIC* Oversees smart city and e-government
(TAMM).
🔥 Civil Defense and Safety
Authority Role / Responsibility
Civil Defense Firefighting systems, HSE compliance, fire
permits.
🏥 Health, Safety & Environment
Authority Role / Responsibility
OSHAD Workplace safety regulations, HSE audits.
EAD Environmental clearances, sustainability
permits.
🧪 Quality and Material Approvals
Authority Role / Responsibility
ADQCC Certifies materials, labs, equipment.
ADM-Lab Tests construction materials and approves
usage.
📋 Other Relevant Authorities
Authority Role / Responsibility
TAMM Unified portal for permits and inspections.
ADNOC Approvals if project is near oil/gas zones.
MOEI For federal infrastructure across emirates.