The number of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) processed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) online through a single platform (www.rta.ae) relating to infrastructure projects and works in Dubai currently hovers around 50,000 transactions per annum. These NOCs are issued to DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Etisalat, Du, Empower, Etihad Rail, and the armed forces. The online processing of these NOCs is part of the coordination with service entities in Dubai towards making the smart transition a reality.

Engineer Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, said, “The Agency processes about 50,000 NOC transactions in respect of facilities and infrastructure every year. Issuing these NOCs is a pre-condition for carrying out works in the right-of-way such as the extension of main and subsidiary utility lines of electricity, water, sewage, storm & irrigation water, telecommunication, central cooling, landscaping, and building construction among others.

“Issuing NOCs online through the portal (www.rta.ae) underscores RTA’s keenness to leverage the smart transition of basic government services through introducing smart and innovative solutions to improve the customer’s experience. Moreover, it saves the time and effort and enhances the satisfaction and happiness of clients,” added Maitha.