Khaleej Times, Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 | Ramadan
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UAE to waive 50% fines on land transport licence violations
Emirates:
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) announced that the UAE Cabinet
has approved a decision to waive 50 per cent of fines for violating operating
cards renewal and cancellation, as per the Federal Law No. 9 of 2011 concerning
land transport.
The partial waiver applies on fines that were imposed on MoEI-licensed land
transport companies between the issue date of the federal law and its executive
regulations, and November 11, 2022.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) announced that the UAE Cabinet
has approved a decision to waive 50 per cent of fines for violating operating
cards renewal and cancellation, as per the Federal Law No. 9 of 2011 concerning
land transport.
Hassan Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport
Affairs at MoEI, said, "The partial waiver will reduce the financial pressure on
these companies and help the transport sector grow and enhance its
competitiveness. The Cabinet decision reflects the government's keenness to
establish an attractive business environment for local and international
investors in this sector."
For his part, Sheikh Nasser Al Qasimi, Assistant Undersecretary for
Infrastructure and Transport Regulation Sector at MoEI, said, "The partial
waiver encourages land transport companies to comply with the law and makes the
sector more appealing for investors."
Sheikh Al Qasimi urged land transport companies to benefit from the partial
waiver, which became effective in early 2023.