His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, in his capacity as Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, issued Decision No (2) of 2026 granting selected Dubai government officials judicial authority as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen community partnership and advance smart oversight systems aimed at preserving Dubai’s urban landscape and elevating its global status in sustainability and quality of life.

The decision reflects Dubai’s ongoing efforts to develop an integrated monitoring system leveraging advanced digital technologies and smart applications to empower government officials in identifying and addressing negative practices affecting the urban environment while enhancing transparency and compliance with existing regulations thereby contributing to a more advanced and sustainable urban ecosystem aligned with Dubai’s visionary goals.

Under this decision, Dubai Municipality will activate the role of officials granted judicial authority through the smart application “Eltizam” which allows designated officials alongside community members to monitor and document practices affecting the city’s urban scene in a structured and transparent manner supported by modern technological tools that facilitate accurate reporting and accountability.

Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized that adopting the list of officials with judicial authority represents a strategic milestone in developing Dubai’s smart oversight system based on collaboration and shared responsibility among all residents and highlighted that the decision deepens community engagement enabling residents to actively contribute to reducing negative practices via the “Eltizam” application while reinforcing positive compliance with regulations.

The “Eltizam” platform serves as an innovative tool for promoting a culture of proactive adherence to rules and positive civic practices enabling both officials and community members to report and document infractions that could affect the urban environment thereby supporting Dubai’s efforts to enhance quality of life urban sustainability and its global reputation as one of the most attractive and well-managed cities.

Dr Ahmed Saeed Bin Mashhar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of Dubai’s Higher Committee for Legislation, noted that the decision represents a qualitative addition to Dubai’s legislative framework establishing an advanced model for integrating institutional and community efforts to ensure compliance and linking judicial authority with the “Eltizam” application introduces a modern approach to community oversight grounded in a solid legal foundation turning residents’ awareness into an effective tool reinforced by legislation.

This integration between legal frameworks and advanced digital tools promotes a culture of compliance and shared responsibility while supporting the creation of an urban environment characterized by transparency flexibility and cooperation which helps Dubai achieve its ambitious objectives of consolidating its status among the world’s leading cities in institutional compliance community engagement and urban quality of life.

To ensure effective implementation authorities established a clear framework for the duties of officials granted judicial authority which includes enforcing laws related to public cleanliness ensuring compliance with regulations identifying violations and collecting information and evidence in accordance with established legal procedures.

Additionally their responsibilities cover receiving complaints and reports related to public cleanliness infractions preserving relevant evidence documenting procedures in official records and conducting tasks with the highest standards of integrity neutrality and professionalism officials may also seek assistance from police officers experts and translators when necessary record statements from complainants and witnesses conduct field inspections pose questions for clarification and access authorized locations to gather information on violations.

The “Eltizam” platform alongside these responsibilities enhances the concept of community leadership and proactive urban governance providing officials with an effective digital tool to accelerate monitoring and oversight promote compliance with regulations and involve the community in constructive urban surveillance thereby reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in applying innovative solutions that elevate urban quality of life and maintain its global reputation as a sustainable vibrant and attractive city.

The decision reiterates Dubai’s commitment to adopting advanced solutions that improve quality of life ensure sustainable urban development and enhance community engagement while underscoring the city’s dedication to continuously evolving its legislative and monitoring systems cementing its status as a global model for modern cities that combine urban advancement technological innovation and active civic participation.