Dubai Municipality & Parkin sign deal to boost parking

Photo: Dubai Government Media Office 

Dubai is a city that always looks to improve the lives of its people. In its latest move, Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Parkin Company PJSC. Parkin is the largest company that manages paid public parking in Dubai. This MoU aims to make parking services better, smarter, and easier for everyone in the city.

Who Signed the MoU?

The MoU was signed during an official ceremony attended by important leaders from both sides. His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, who is the Director General of Dubai Municipality, was present. Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, who is the Chairman of Parkin’s Board of Directors, also attended.

The agreement was officially signed by Bader Anwahi, who is the CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, and Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, the CEO of Parkin.

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Why Was This MoU Signed?

Dubai Municipality and Parkin want to work together to improve public parking in Dubai. They plan to do this by:

• Developing better planning and regulatory standards for parking.

• Making the process to get parking permits easier and faster.

• Sharing data with each other to provide better services.

This agreement also allows Parkin to manage some of the free public parking areas owned by Dubai Municipality. It will help Parkin to expand its smart parking solutions in Dubai.

What Did the Officials Say?

Bader Anwahi’s Statement

Bader Anwahi, the CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, explained why this MoU is important. He said:

“This MoU matches our efforts to build integrated infrastructure that supports Dubai’s dreams of becoming a smart and sustainable city. By working together with Parkin, we want to improve the quality and efficiency of public services, make the customer experience better, and support Dubai’s vision for sustainable urban mobility.”

This means that Dubai Municipality wants to ensure that people can move around the city easily without traffic or parking problems.

Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali’s Statement

Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, the CEO of Parkin, also spoke about the partnership. He said:

“This partnership with Dubai Municipality shows Parkin’s commitment to helping Dubai become smarter and more sustainable. With our experience in managing public parking, and by working with the Municipality’s long-term plans, we are building strong infrastructure to improve urban mobility. This supports the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.”

Here, Mr. Al Ali is saying that Parkin is ready to use its experience to help Dubai achieve its long-term goals for better living and easy transportation.

Key Areas of the Agreement

The MoU focuses on many important areas. Some of them are:

1. Developing Multi-storey Parking Structures

   Both Dubai Municipality and Parkin will explore the idea of building more multi-storey parking buildings. This will solve the problem of limited parking spaces in crowded areas.

2. Managing Regulated Parking Facilities

   Parkin will help in managing some regulated parking areas. This will ensure better service quality and smooth operations.

3. Value-added Parking Services for Events

   Whenever there is a big event in Dubai, like exhibitions, sports matches, or concerts, parking becomes a huge problem. This MoU will help Parkin to provide better parking services during such major events.

4. Using Private Plots as Public Parking

   The agreement also mentions that both sides will develop clear rules for using private lands as public parking areas. This can create more parking spaces in busy areas.

5. Innovative Mobility Solutions

   They will look for new and smart ways to improve parking and mobility. For example, using smart access systems where people can enter parking lots without tickets, and advanced payment systems for parking fees.

How Will This Benefit Dubai?

This MoU is very important for Dubai because:

• It will make parking easier for residents and visitors.

• It will reduce traffic jams caused by people searching for parking spots.

• It will support Dubai’s plan to become a smart city with better transport services.

• It will improve the experience of people attending major events.

• It will help in using technology to manage parking efficiently.

Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan

The agreement supports the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. This plan aims to make Dubai one of the best cities in the world to live and work. It focuses on building modern infrastructure, creating green spaces, improving public services, and making transport systems better for everyone.

Both Dubai Municipality and Parkin believe that by working together, they can help Dubai achieve this goal faster. They want to build a city where people do not face problems with parking or transportation.

What is Parkin?

Parkin Company PJSC is the largest company in Dubai that manages paid public parking facilities and services. They are experts in this field and are known for their smart parking solutions. They operate many parking lots across Dubai, and their services are used by thousands of people every day.

This MoU between Dubai Municipality and Parkin shows how public and private companies can work together for the betterment of the city. It will not only improve parking services but also support Dubai’s dream of becoming a smart, sustainable, and globally leading city. The leaders hope that this agreement will set an example for other projects in the future that aim to improve the lives of people in Dubai.