Permit approvals and government liaison for events held in Dubai
Pontum Solutions manages the regulatory approvals that stand between an event concept and an operating licence. We prepare documentation, submit through the relevant government portals, and liaise directly with the issuing authorities until approval is granted.
- Licensed establishment
- Registered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
- Scope of work
- Exhibitions, conferences, sports events, and entertainment permits.
- Based in
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What we handle on an organiser's behalf
Each service can be engaged individually or as part of a full permit management arrangement, depending on how much of the process an organiser wants to retain in-house.
Event permit approvals
Submission of permit applications through the relevant government portals, with compliance reviewed against current regulations and coordination carried through to approval.
- Submission through the relevant government portals
- Regulatory compliance review
- Coordination with the issuing government departments
Event consultation
An assessment of the event as planned, identifying which permits apply and where regulatory risk sits before an application is lodged.
- Requirements assessment
- Permit identification
- Risk assessment
Documentation handling
Preparation and submission of the paperwork each approval requires, checked for accuracy before it reaches the relevant authority, with follow-up on anything outstanding.
- Document preparation
- Submission
- Accuracy checks and follow-up
Stakeholder and government liaison
Direct engagement with the departments and stakeholders involved in an approval, including negotiation where an application meets a regulatory obstacle.
- Stakeholder engagement
- Negotiating approvals
- Resolving regulatory obstacles
How a permit moves from application to approval
The sequence below is consistent across most event types. The scale of documentation and the number of departments involved will vary by venue, activity, and audience size.
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1
Consultation
We review the event concept and confirm which permits and approvals are required for the venue, activity and audience.
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2
Documentation
We prepare the supporting paperwork each application needs and check it for accuracy before submission.
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3
Application submission
The application is submitted through the appropriate government portal, in line with the requirements of the issuing authority.
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Approval coordination
We liaise with the issuing authority while the application is under review, responding to queries and resolving any obstacles that arise.
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Final approval
The permit is issued and confirmed before the event proceeds.
Event types we work across
Permit requirements differ by sector. We work with organisers to identify which approvals apply to their specific event before submission begins.
Corporate events
Conferences, seminars, product launches and corporate functions held at hotels, business venues and purpose-built spaces.
Concerts and festivals
Ticketed and public entertainment events that typically require coordination across several authorities.
Sports events
Tournaments, exhibitions and sporting fixtures held at dedicated venues or public spaces.
Cultural and community events
Public gatherings, cultural programming and community-organised activity.
Trade shows and exhibitions
Exhibition organising for trade, consumer and industry audiences.
Private gatherings
Parties and entertainment events held at private or licensed venues.
Licensing and credentials
Pontum Solutions is a licensed sole establishment registered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, operating under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development.
The licence covers the following activities. Full licensing documentation is available on request.
| Licensed activity | Scope |
|---|---|
| Exhibition organising | Trade, consumer and industry exhibitions. |
| Conference and seminar organising | Corporate and professional gatherings. |
| Sports exhibitions | Exhibition-format sporting events. |
| Sports tournament organising | Competitive sporting fixtures and tournaments. |
| Parties and entertainment services | Private and public entertainment events. |
We do not publish licence numbers or reproduce the trade licence document on this site. A copy of our current licensing documentation is provided directly to prospective clients on request.
A single function, handled directly
Pontum Solutions, trading as Pontum Events, is a Dubai-based consultancy focused on one function: securing the permits and approvals an event needs before it can operate lawfully.
Rather than sitting inside a broader event-production offering, permitting is the entirety of our work. That means direct handling of documentation, direct contact with the departments issuing approvals, and a point of contact who is involved in the file from consultation through to final approval.
We work with organisers who need a licensed party managing their regulatory submissions — whether that is a single exhibition permit or ongoing liaison across a series of events.
Start a conversation about your event
Tell us about the event and its venue, and we will confirm which permits and approvals apply before any work begins.
- Contact
- Saood
- Phone
- +971 56 557 0031
- pontum50@gmail.com
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates