Directory of all UAE Government entities, departments and ministries
- Abu Dhabi Government Entities
- Dubai Government Entities
- Sharjah Government Entities
- Northern Emirates Government Entities
The UAE government has implemented numerous measures to improve the services offered by its departments and ministries, with one key aspect is seamless communication. All government agencies and departments employ the latest tools to make contact with the general public effective and simple. If you wish to connect with any UAE government entities, departments and ministries to ask for relevant information, this list will come in handy.
DIRECTORY OF ALL UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
This guide has categorised contact numbers for various government departments under their respective location. So, read on whether you want to sort out your water and electricity supply in Dubai or seek help from the police in Ajman.
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN ABU DHABI
Here’s a list of contact numbers of UAE government entities based in the capital – Abu Dhabi.
ABU DHABI ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY (ADAA)
For any issues with regard to accountability, you can get in touch with ADAA.
- Address: Hamdan Street, Falcon Tower, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-639-2200
ABU DHABI AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY
If you have any queries related to food safety, the number to call is 800-555.
- Address: Mohamed bin Zayed City, 79th St, Prestige Tower 16, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-555
EMIRATES NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is located in Masdar City
- Address: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-659-5666
TAQA
TAQA provides water and energy solutions in many countries including the UAE.
- Address: Regus ADGM Square, Maryah Island Al Maqam Tower
- Contact: 800-0357-03169
ABU DHABI AIRPORTS COMPANY
Abu Dhabi Airport Company is the relevant authority regarding airports in the emirate.
- Address: Abu Dhabi Airports Area, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-505-5000
ABU DHABI CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The next entry on our directory of UAE governmental entities is the contact for the Centre Of Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
- Address: IPIC Building – 15th & 16th Floors, Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-508-2888
ABU DHABI CHAMBER
Abu Dhabi Chamber plays a vital role in trade-related activities in the emirate.
- Address: Corniche Street, Abu Dhabi Chamber Building, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-621-4000
ABU DHABI DIGITAL AUTHORITY
Abu Dhabi Digital Authority is the next entry on our contacts list for UAE government entities.
- Address: Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street International Tower, 6th & 7th Floor, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-671-7000
ABU DHABI DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) caters to water and power distributions.
- Address: Mussaffah, 14th Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-2332
ABU DHABI EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY
This authority looks at the welfare of children from early years until they turn eight.
- Address: Al Mamoura Building (B) number 45, Al ‘Azeem Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-499-9499
ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of ADFD is to fund economic and social development projects.
- Address: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street Al-Bateen Area, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-667-7100
ABU DHABI FUTURE ENERGY COMPANY
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company is one of the leading developers and operators of renewable energy projects.
- Address: Presidential Flight, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-653-3333
ABU DHABI HEALTH SERVICES COMPANY SEHA
SEHA is the largest health care network in the emirate.
- Address: Al Bateen Street Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-632-7600
ABU DHABI HOUSING AUTHORITY
As the name suggests, this authority deals with housing-related issues.
- Address: 11 floor, Al Bustan Tower, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-619-9999
ABU DHABI JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT (ADJD)
ADJD looks at subjects related to the judiciary.
- Address: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Musaffah Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +9712-651-2222
ABU DHABI MEDIA COMPANY ADMC
For any concerns or queries related to media, get in touch with the ADMC.
- Address: Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-414-4000
ABU DHABI MEDIA ZONE AUTHORITY (TWOFOUR54)
Queries related to Twofour54 (Yas Creative Hub) will be catered at +971-2-401-2454.
- Address: Media Zone Authority Salam Street, Eastern Ring Road, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-401-2454
ABU DHABI NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE
To host events at the Abu National Exhibition Centre or other related queries, you can contact the management via the following details.
- Address: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, Khaleej Al Arabi Street
- Contact: +971-2-444-6135
ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC)
ADNOC is UAE’s largest drilling company.
- Address: The Corniche Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-4455
ABU DHABI OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER (OSHAD)
Abu Dhabi’s Occupational Safety and Health Centre’s entry is next on our list of contact numbers for government departments.
- Address: 10th Floor, Office Building, Dusit Thani Building Complex, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-404-3800
ABU DHABI PORTS
Abu Dhabi Ports is the organisation that facilitates transport, logistics and trade in the capital.
- Address Al Mina Street, Al Mina Area, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-102-030
ABU DHABI QUALITY AND CONFORMITY COUNCIL (QCC)
QCC was established to raise the quality of local products and exported goods.
- Address: Alfalah Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-406-6666
ABU DHABI RETIREMENT PENSIONS & BENEFITS FUND
For any queries regarding pensions, you can get in touch with the relevant authorities at the following number.
- Address: Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-555
ABU DHABI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
If you are planning stock trading soon, the following details may be helpful for you.
- Address: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Hamdan Street, Al Ghaith Tower Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-627-7777
ABU DHABI SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY
Sewerage related concerns can be raised with this government entity.
- Address: Sky Towers 14th Floor, Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island
- Contact: +971-20-694-3333
ABU DHABI SPORTS COUNCIL
Abu Dhabi Sports Council has made great strides when it comes to promoting sports in the emirate.
- Address: Round Building, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-408-8999
ABU DHABI WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Waste collection and disposal is critical element in civic management. For any queries or concerns regarding waste management, you can contact the relevant authorities here.
- Address: Delma Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-446-5150
CENTRAL BANK OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The UAE Central Bank is located in Abu Dhabi.
- Address: King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-666-7494
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND COASTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY – ABU DHABI
CICPA works to protect land and coastal infrastructure in the UAE
- Address: Airport Road Al Bateen Air Base Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-655-5555
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ABU DHABI
The DCD’s main aim is to improve the standard of living of every member of the community.
- Address: 25, Al Khaleej Street, Al Muntazah, Zone 1, Ministries Complex, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-777-0700
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
Next up on our list of government entities is the Department of Culture and Tourism, which regulates, promotes and develops tourism.
- Address: Nation Towers Corniche, Building B, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-555
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ABU DHABI
DED Abu Dhabi takes economic initiatives to push for sustainable economic development.
- Address: Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Contact: +971-2-672-7200
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE ABU DHABI
The role of the department is the promotion of education in the emirate.
- Address: Airport Road between 13th and 15th Streets, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-615-0500
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ABU DHABI
The Department of Energy’s objective is to be a pioneer in the field of energy with the aim of ensuring sustainable growth.
- Address: Abu Dhabi Jawazat Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-2332
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ABU DHABI
The financial affairs of the emirate are overseen at this Department.
- Address: Corniche Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-810-1000
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABU DHABI
As the name suggests, Abu Dhabi Health Department looks at the health affairs in the emirate on a macro level.
- Address: Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-444-9822
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPALITIES AND TRANSPORT (DMT) ABU DHABI
You can contact this department for any municipalities or transport-related concerns in the capital.
- Address: 7th Floor, Al Mamoura Building, Block B, Al Muroor Road, 4th Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 800-555
GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ABU DHABI POLICE (ADP)
The contact details of the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police are as follows.
- Address: Al Saada Street, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 999
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN DUBAI
Many UAE government entities are located in Dubai
AWQAF AND MINORS AFFAIRS FOUNDATION DUBAI
The chief objective of AWQAF is to take care of minors, provide rehabilitation and nurture their talents.
- Address: Amman Street, Al Nahda 2, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-204-8600
DUBAI JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
DJI aims to provides legal and judicial training to its members.
- Address: Al Rebat Street, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-283-3300
DUBAI MARITIME CITY AUTHORITY (DMCA)
DMCA has changed the Maritime industry with its initiatives and regulations. It oversees Maritime related matters in the emirate.
- Address: Ground Floor, Maritime Business Center, Dubai Maritime City
- Contact: +971-4-345-2234
DUBAI MEDIA INCORPORATED
The purpose of this department is to present diverse media services to enhance the image of the country.
- Address: Near British Council, Al Ittihad Street, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-307-7000
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY
For any queries related to the Dubai Municipality, you can get in touch by reaching out at the following address or number.
- Address: Dubai Municipality main building, 20-Baniyas Road, Al Rigga, Deira
- Contact: 800-4567
DUBAI POLICE
For inquiries related to the Dubai Police, their contact details are as follows.
- Address: Al Nahda Road, Al Twar 1, Dubai
- Contact: 800-7777
DUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE
The Dubai Airport Free Zone is next on our list of government entities in Dubai. Here are its contact details:
- Address: Dubai Airport
- Contact: 600-560-000
DUBAI PUBLIC PROSECUTION
You can get in touch with the Dubai Public Prosecution at the following number.
- Address: Umm Hurair 2, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-335-1037
DUBAI AIRPORTS COMPANY
Dubai Airports Company oversees all aspects of airports in the emirate.
- Address: Dubai Airports
- Contact: +971-4-224-5555
DUBAI CHAMBER
The purpose of the Dubai Chamber is to protect the business community’s interests.
- Address: Dubai Chamber building, Baniyas Road, Deira Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-202-8888
DUBAI CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Considering the number of flights arriving at the Dubai Airport, this is one of the most important government entities in the UAE. It supervises all aviation-related activities in the emirate.
- Address: Terminal 1, Arrivals, Dubai International Airport, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-224-4573
DUBAI CORPORATION FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES
The entity oversees ambulance services in Dubai.
- Address: Warsan Area, Main Building, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-292-2229
DUBAI COURTS
Dubai Courts provides various services related to judiciary and other administrative procedures.
- Address: Oud Metha Road, Um Hurair, Garhoud, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-334-4477
DUBAI CUSTOMS
Customs ensure the import & export of legitimate cargo in the country.
- Address: Dubai Customs Headquarters, Al Mina Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Contact: 8008-0080
DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (DEWA)
As the name suggests, DEWA oversees water and electric supply services in Dubai.
- Address: Sheikh Rashid Street, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-601-9999
DUBAI FINANCIAL MARKET
Dubai Financial Market is also known as the Dubai Stock Exchange.
- Address: World Trade Center (Rashid Tower), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-305-5191
DUBAI STATISTICS CENTER
The contact details of the Dubai Statistics Center are as follows.
- Address: First Floor, Block 12, Academic City Road
- Contact: +971-4-429-0232
DUBAI FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
The purpose of DFWAC is to provide support to women and children.
- Address: Next to Al Amal Hospital for Mental Health, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-287-1177
GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF RESIDENCY AND FOREIGNERS’ AFFAIRS
GDRFA services include Visas, Entry Permits, Establishment, Residency and Golden Visa, Citizenship and Passport, Smart Gate, Overstay and Fine Status.
- Address: Al Jaffilya, Bur Dubai
- Contact: 800-5111
DUBAI GOVERNMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
This department looks to develop and train the government employees.
- Address: Al Diwan, Al Fahidi Street, Al Souk Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-353-3450
DUBAI GOVERNMENT WORKSHOP
The aim of the Dubai Government Workshop is to maintain the government’s assets and enhance their performances.
- Address: Al Ruwayyah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-324-3780
EMIRATES POST
The contact details of the Emirates Post are as follows.
- Address: Marrakech Street, Garhoud, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-230-3000
DUBAI WOMEN ESTABLISHMENT
To get in touch with the Dubai Women Establishment, call on the following number or visit their office.
- Address: 23 A Jumeirah Street, Dubai Ladies Club, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-344-8700
DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY
Dubai Health Authority supervises all health-related subjects in the emirate.
- Address: Dubai Health Authority Building, Al Maktoum Bridge Street, Bur Dubai Dubai
- Contact: 800-342
DUBAI INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS
This UAE government entity works to ensure the success of the exports sector.
- Address: 3rd Floor, Block A, Business Village, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-445-5355
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE MARKETING DUBAI
DET supervises the development of Dubai’s economy as well as the tourism sector.
- Address: Building One Central 2, 4th Floor, Dubai
- Contact: 800-7090
DIGITAL DUBAI AUTHORITY
Digital Dubai Authority was formed to implement policies and strategies that supervise IT, cyber-security, digital transformation, data and digital transformation.
- Address: 11th Floor, Building 1A, Dubai Design District
- Contact: +971-4-353-2988
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL DEFENCE DUBAI (DCD)
DCD plays a critical role in the area of industrial and commercial safety.
- Address: Al Qusais, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-705-2041
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY AND TOURISM DUBAI
The Department of Economy and Tourism works to promote the vision of Dubai globally and provide essential tourism-related services.
- Address: 3rd Floor, Dubai Business Village, Deira, Near Clock Tower, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-445-5554
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE DUBAI
This department oversees the financial affairs of the government of Dubai.
- Address: H.H. Ruler’s Court, Bur Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-353-4975
DUBAI SPORTS COUNCIL
Dubai Sports Council was founded in November 2005 to develop and improve sports in the city.
- Address: 5th Floor, Building No. 6, Dubai Design District
- Contact: +971-4-510-5555
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN SHARJAH
Next up we look at UAE government entities based in Sharjah.
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION SHARJAH
This is one of the UAE government entities that is based in Sharjah overseeing civil aviation in the emirate.
- Address: Next to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-558-1111
DIRECTORATE OF HOUSING SHARJAH
Directorate of Housing Sharjah oversees the strategic housing plan in the emirate.
- Address: Nasserya Area, Street 2, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-523-3331
DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES SHARJAH
Among the government entities of the UAE, this is one of the significant ones as it plays a vital role in human resource development in Sharjah.
- Address: Al Laia Area, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-528-8843
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS SHARJAH
This department looks to achieve modern and sustainable urban development in the emirate of Sharjah.
- Address: Street 2, Al Naseriyah, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-565-2268
DIRECTORATE OF TOWN PLANNING AND SURVEY SHARJAH
Town planning is the responsibility of this department. Among the UAE government entities in Sharjah, their role is critical.
- Address: Government Buildings Street, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-528-0000
DEPARTMENT OF SEAPORTS AND CUSTOMS SHARJAH
Department of Seaports and Custom affairs look into the goods passing through Sharjah’s ports.
- Address: Warehouses Lands, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-528-1425
SHARJAH POLICE HEADQUARTERS
To get in touch with the Sharjah police, you can call at 901.
- Address: Street 30, Sharjah
- Contact: 901
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE SHARJAH
Next on our list of government entities is the Department of Culture Sharjah. This organisation oversees the promotion of culture in the emirate.
- Address: Near Corniche Street, Sharjah
- Contact: +971-6-512-3303
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN NORTHERN EMIRATES
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN AJMAN
There are a number of UAE government entities based in Ajman.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – AJMAN
Established in 2011, DED Ajman aims to ensure sustainable economic development for the emirate.
- Address: Al Rashidiya 2, Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdul Aziz Road, Ajman
- Contact: 80070
TRANSPORT AUTHORITY AJMAN
As the name suggests, the Transport Authority Ajman oversees the industry of transportation in the emirate.
- Address: Al Jurf, Ajman
- Contact: +971-6-746-6699
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAK also has several UAE government entities.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RAS AL KHAIMAH
DED RAK’s objective is to maintain sustainable growth for the emirate.
- Address: Al Manar Center Branch
- Contact: +971-7-227-1444
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RAS AL KHAIMAH
For any queries related to environmental protection in RAK, get in touch with this department.
- Address: Al Nahda Street, Ras Al Khaimah
- Contact: +971-7-233-3789
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN UMM AL QUWAIN
You can find the contact details of Umm Al Quwain based UAE government entities here.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UMM AL QUWAIN
This entity is responsible for dealing with the economic sector changes and developing the northern emirate’s economic agenda.
- Address: Al Rawda, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street
- Contact: +971-6-765-2200
DEPARTMENT OF E-GOVERNMENT UMM AL QUWAIN
The department aims to transform UAQ government activities by employing the latest Information Technology.
- Address: Al Rawda, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Umm Al Quwain
- Contact: +971-6-764-1000
UMM AL QUWAIN MUNICIPALITY
UAQ Municipality is one of the local government departments in the emirate dealing with construction, public health, urban development and the environment.
- Address: Al Rawda – Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Mualla Road, Building 76
- Contact: +971-6-765-6145
UAE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BASED IN FUJAIRAH
FUJAIRAH MUNICIPALITY
This department overlooks urban, commercial, industrial, economic and sustainable development.
- Address: Fujairah – United Arab Emirates
- Contact: +971-9-222-7000
FUJAIRAH TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY
FTAA hosts various events and runs e-services to promote tourism, culture and heritage in the region.
- Address: Hamad Bin Abdulla Road – Fujairah
- Contact: +971-9-223-1554
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This concludes our directory of UAE government entities. These departments and ministries take care of vital functions in the UAE. You may need to get in touch with any of them in due course. So, it might be a good idea to bookmark this page. We will add newly introduced government entities as and when they are announced.
