{
  "id": 10984920,
  "title": "Ajman begins regulating shared accommodation in five residential areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ajman-begins-regulating-shared-accommodation-in-five-residential-areas-10984920",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:39:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/30/ajman-begins-regulating-shared-accommodation-in-five-residential-areas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ajman has initiated a pilot program to classify and regulate shared accommodation in residential buildings across five key areas: Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara, and Al Rumaila. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, aims to enhance efficient building use, ensure a safe and well-regulated residential environment, and improve the overall urban planning and quality of life in the emirate. The project is currently in its evaluation phase before potential expansion or further development.\n\nMohammed Abdulwahab Mustafa, the director of the Municipal Control and Inspection Department, explained that the initiative seeks to address challenges related to bachelor and shared accommodation by implementing clear frameworks governing residential occupancy. The department aims to balance the needs of various societal segments with urban planning requirements through a structured methodology for regulating and classifying buildings according to specific standards.\n\nTo familiarize real estate companies with the new policy, a workshop was held, outlining the initiative's goals and priorities. The workshop clarified the department's approved requirements and conditions for permitting bachelors to reside in buildings, as well as the concept of shared accommodation and its implementation. Participants learned about the pilot phase, the application process, and how to benefit from the new service. The companies are expected to become acquainted with the new requirements and utilize the online service to submit applications for bachelor and shared accommodation.\n\nThe workshop provided a valuable platform for real estate companies operating in Ajman to engage directly with stakeholders, enabling the department to address inquiries and clarify procedures and requirements associated with the initiative.",
  "summary": "Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a project to classify and regulate buildings, including shared accommodation in residential buildings. It is part of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department’s efforts to improve efficient building use, provide a safe, well-regulated residential environment and enhance urban planning and quality of life in the emirate. The department announced the start of…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Ajman begins regulating bachelor and shared accommodation in five areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ajman-begins-regulating-bachelor-and-shared-accommodation-in-five",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:39:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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