Dhamar:The Works Sector in Dhamar Governorate has reported significant achievements in various fields during the year 1447 AH, including the issuance of over two thousand building permits. The sector has been involved in technical, engineering, service, and regulatory activities, which include organizing urban development, conducting surveys, opening roads, and enhancing oversight of building violations.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Works Sector issued 2,274 building permits, while its district branches granted 974 licenses. The report highlights a notable increase in urban activity and expansion. During the same period, field teams recorded 1,746 building violations, a rise from 1,182 violations in 1446 AH, and took action to address issues of random construction and encroachment on public spaces.
The sector's efforts included removing 108 random building violations and referring six cases to the Public Prosecution. A total of 530 violation removal cases were handled across various districts. Additionally, Engineer Moaz Al-Shawkani of the Works Sector noted that survey requests increased by 235 from the previous year, reaching 500 requests in 1447 AH. The department also issued 493 survey reports for building permits, up from 364 in 1446 AH.
The Professions Licensing Department registered 4,245 individuals in various sectors and processed 3,142 transactions, including 1,807 renewed and 684 new profession licenses. Health cards were issued to 1,387 workers in the food and service sectors, alongside 383 medical and laboratory examinations.
Al-Shawkani explained that 70 percent of concrete tests met required resistance standards, with 1,225 concrete pouring permits issued. Regulatory teams conducted inspections, seizing 300 violators, and organized campaigns to remove 16 kiosks and manage street infrastructure.
Significant progress in digital transformation was noted, with the completion of a comprehensive automation project and the launch of an electronic system for licenses. The sector also introduced a GPS monitoring system for equipment oversight. Infrastructure projects included surveying 283,240 square meters of dirt streets and establishing ten new neighborhood units.
Maintenance work continued on sector buildings and infrastructure, with plans for 1448 AH to focus on road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and urban development. Deputy Official Engineer Waseem Al-Khaiwani emphasized the sector's commitment to improving services and urban organization in partnership with local authorities.
