Authority manuals, utility regulations, and conformity schemes.
Learning Track · Module 11: Standards by region · Step 88 of 101
| Topic | Main references |
|---|---|
| Road lighting | Road authority manuals (for example Dubai RTA, Abu Dhabi ITC, Qatar Ashghal, Saudi municipal and transport authorities). Most are based on EN 13201, BS 5489-1, or CIE 115. |
| Electrical installation | Utility wiring regulations (for example DEWA in Dubai, Abu Dhabi distribution companies, Kahramaa in Qatar), Saudi Building Code SBC 401. BS 7671 and IEC 60364 are widely referenced. |
| Supply | 230/400 V. 50 Hz in most GCC countries, 60 Hz in Saudi Arabia. |
| Product conformity | UAE: ECAS / EQM. Saudi Arabia: SASO regulations through SABER. GCC: GSO conformity mark (G-mark) for some low-voltage products. IEC test reports from accredited labs. |
| Telecom and radio | Type approval by the national regulator (for example TDRA in the UAE, CST in Saudi Arabia) |
| Cybersecurity | UAE: TDRA IoT policy, national information assurance standards. Saudi Arabia: NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls. |
| Data | UAE PDPL, Saudi PDPL, and data residency rules for government data |
| Safe work | Authority HSE rules, permit-to-work, summer midday work bans |
| Procurement | Local content and in-country value programmes (for example Saudi LCGPA, UAE ICV) |
| Energy services | ESCO programmes, for example Etihad ESCO (Dubai) and Tarshid (Saudi Arabia) |
Sources
- The documents listed on this page
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