Great Progress in Dubai

By Scott on August 17, 2009 12:10 AM | 0 Comments

Dr Victor Pineda is consulting with the government of Dubai to systematically establish Inclusive Tourism:

The Zoning Authority/Development Control of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone is in the process of updating and creating a new universal design building code for all projects within its jurisdiction, according to a senior official.

"Some chapters of the building code will probably be ready for presentation by the first week of October. It will be conveyed to all our consultants and contractors and compliance will be implemented for every building within our jurisdiction.

"We also plan to possibly extend it to Dubai Municipality since we are working closely with the Dubai Civil Defence authorities," said Issam Jaouad El AlAoui, Senior Architect, Regulations and Compliance, at Zoning Authority/Development Control in an exclusive with Emirates Business.

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http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/8/Pages/16082009/08172009_303d509fc6494297a0135e2095f8569c.aspx

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