Dubai: The Department of Planning and Development-Trakhees, part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), has conducted over 16,000 inspection visits as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance operational safety within its jurisdiction. The initiative is part of an integrated regulatory framework comprising inspections, certifications, permits, and enforcement measures aimed at maintaining high compliance with approved standards.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Department executed a comprehensive inspection programme throughout 2025. This initiative targeted a wide array of industrial, commercial, and public health establishments within the Corporation's jurisdiction, focusing on improving health and safety by enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
The inspections were conducted across multiple sectors, including industrial manufacturing and processing facilities, heavy manufacturing and assembly, chemical and hazardous material production and storage, industrial workshops, logistics facilities, energy establishments, hospitality, commercial outlets, environmental services, and public health facilities related to healthcare and hygiene.
Eng. Abdullah Mohammed Belhoul, CEO of the Department of Planning and Development-Trakhees, emphasized the department's commitment to implementing high health and safety standards, aiming to create a safe working environment. The field teams and specialists in the Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Department have been instrumental in enhancing compliance, reducing risks, and supporting the strategy for sustaining operations and delivering quality services.
Belhoul highlighted the department's ongoing efforts to develop an integrated regulatory system by intensifying field visits and improving assessment and follow-up tools. These efforts aim to boost establishments' readiness to meet health and safety requirements and foster a culture of compliance, creating a safe business environment free of accidents.
The department's efforts resulted in 16,021 field inspection visits and 15,627 document review tasks in 2025. The inspections recorded a compliance rate of 94.06 percent, demonstrating the EHSS Department's supervision and commitment to maintaining a safe and sustainable business environment. Violation notices were issued to non-compliant establishments, with specific timeframes for rectification to ensure risks are addressed, and corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
