Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) has held a workshop at the Grand Hyatt Dubai with the aim of enhancing safety, governance and compliance standards across Dubai’s petroleum products and trading system
The workshop for companies and institutions operating in the energy sector furnished participants with comprehensive information and understanding about the provisions of Executive Council Resolution No. (85) of 2025 Regulating Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai, which provides a comprehensive legislative framework governing the activities of companies operating within the petroleum products sector.
The Resolution further strengthens Dubai’s ability to combat the illegal trade of petroleum products while safeguarding lives and property, supporting the Emirate’s economic and environmental objectives, and enhancing the efficiency and resilience of its energy ecosystem.
The workshop was attended by specialised teams and petroleum products experts from relevant UAE entities including ADNOC, ENOC, Emarat, Dubai Police, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defense (DCD), Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, and the Supreme Legislation Committee.
H.E. Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, secretary general of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) and chairman of Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products, gave a keynote address, underlining that the Resolution regulating petroleum products trading marks a significant milestone in enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and competitiveness of Dubai’s market. By establishing a clear and robust regulatory framework, the resolution ensures the highest standards of safety, compliance, and transparency, while enabling companies to operate within a structured environment.
His Excellency added that these efforts help maintain a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem in Dubai, while enhancing the sector’s continued growth and capacity to adapt to future developments.
The workshop featured interactive discussions with key stakeholders on licensing requirements for activities related to petroleum products trading, including import, distribution, transport, sales and purchase, manufacturing, marketing, and storage. Additionally, participants were briefed on the regulatory framework governing petroleum products transport within the Emirate of Dubai. The workshop further raised awareness among establishments regarding the necessity of obtaining both a commercial licence and a permit issued by the Council before undertaking any relevant activity. It also highlighted the importance of complying with requirements related to identifying the source of materials, providing proof of procurement from approved companies, and ensuring that storage, transportation, and manufacturing facilities meet all security, safety, and environmental standards approved by the relevant authorities.
This regulatory framework reflects the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy’s commitment to developing an integrated petroleum products trading system founded on governance, transparency and effective oversight, supporting Dubai’s vision of building a safe, sustainable, and future-ready energy sector.
