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Dubai Municipality is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the new regulations
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It comes into effect from the date of its issuance, and will be published in the official gazette
Dubai has issued a new set of regulations on 3D printing that its construction sector will have to follow when the rules come into effect, said local reports on Wednesday, August 4.
The new legislation reportedly supports the emirate’s target to ensure that 25% of its buildings are constructed using 3D-printing technology by 2030.
The regulations were issued through a decree by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as the ruler of Dubai, and the vice-president and prime minister of the UAE.
Dubai Municipality is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the new decree, said the local reports.
It comes into effect from the date of its issuance, and will be published in the official gazette, said the reports. It apparently annuls any other legislation that may contradict its provisions.
The decree reportedly aims to promote Dubai as a regional and global hub for the use of 3D-printing technologies.
The new legislation is said to be part of a broader plan to spur economic growth and promote adoption of advanced technologies in the emirate.
It reportedly seeks to enhance efficiencies in construction projects, enhance the local industry’s competitiveness, reduce waste, and attract leading companies in the sector to Dubai.
Any entity seeking to conduct 3D printing activity in the sector is expected to first register with Dubai Municipality and obtain a license before seeking further approvals from other authorities.
Real-estate developers should also ensure that 3D-printing-related projects are executed only by contractors licensed for the activity by Dubai Municipality, said the reports.
The municipality is expected to create a consolidated list of incentives and facilities provided to such companies by both government and non-government entities.
The Dubai Municipality director general will reportedly issue all the decisions necessary to implement this decree.