India, March 11 -- UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued a new law aimed at strengthening the quality and safety of buildings in the emirate. The legislation seeks to enhance the safety, structural integrity and sustainability of buildings in Dubai by mandating regular maintenance and ensuring the safe operation of building systems, media reports said.

Under the new law, all buildings will be required to obtain quality and safety certificates. It also mandates routine maintenance, structural inspections and system safety checks. Older buildings will receive certificates valid for 5 years, while newer buildings will receive certificates valid for 10 years. Non-compliance with the regula...