The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) was established in 2019 and is the entity responsible for managing the urban planning and transport sectors, and three regional municipalities.
As the entity responsible for supporting the growth and urban development of Abu Dhabi Emirate, the DMT guides, regulate, and monitors urban development activities. The expert authority improves municipal work to provide comprehensive services and creates higher living standards for residents through the supervision and management of the municipalities.
The DMT ensure the highest standard of safety, security, sustainability, and technological development of land, air, and marine transport networks of the Emirate, in line with the highest international standards and UAE legislation.