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Register and create an account

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Complete the No-Objection Certificate application form and attach the questionnaire or opinion poll along with the required documents.

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The questionnaire or opinion poll content is reviewed by the relevant team to ensure that it meets the applicable requirements.

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The security clearance requirements are referred to the relevant authority, and the necessary procedures are completed.

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If any comments are raised regarding the questionnaire, the applicant will be informed of the required amendments. A clarification meeting may be held if necessary.

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The applicant reviews the amendments and approves the final version.

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Once the questionnaire has been approved and the security clearance has been completed, the No-Objection Certificate is prepared.

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The No-Objection Certificate is approved, issued, and sent to the applicant.

Statistical Non-Objection Certificate Request

Service Description

This service enables government and semi-government entities, companies, and relevant organizations to formally apply for a No Objection Certificate to conduct surveys or opinion polls within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
 The service also includes reviewing the submitted application and questionnaire or opinion poll and methodology, completing the required security approvals, making necessary amendments when required, and ultimately approving the application and issuing the No Objection Certificate.

Service Details
Service Fees Not applicable
Service Request Hours 7 to 20 days
Targeted Segment Government/Semi-Government entities for Abudhabi and UAE
Service Scope Obtainment of approval
Service Code HCS-SRV-006
Service Type Procedural Service
Documents Required

Basic Required Documents:

1.A duly completed No-Objection Certificate application form.
2.A copy of the questionnaire or opinion poll to be conducted.
3.Supporting documents relevant to the application, if available.

Documents Required for Security Clearance for Companies:

The company manager or owner must provide the following documents to complete the security clearance procedures:

  1. A completed Personal Information Form in Arabic or English, according to the applicant’s preference. 
  2. A copy of the passport. 
  3. A copy of the visa. 
  4. A copy of the Emirates ID. 
  5. Details of professional and academic experience. 
  6. A personal photograph. 
  7. A copy of the curriculum vitae (CV). 
  8. A copy of the company’s trade license.
 
Service Policy
  1. In case requirements and procedures are not fully completed, customer requests will be returned for correction.
  2. The requests that cannot be handled because of the lack or delay of information within 14 days of applying will be canceled.
  3. The entities may benefit from all the data available on the website or Tamm application and share this data with other entities (considering usage policy). It is not allowed for any entity to circulate, share any confidential data, meant for internal purposes only within the entity, with other consulting offices dealing with the entity, or disclose this data to the public in any way, without written approval from SCAD.
Customer Experience
  1. I would like to apply for a statistical non-objection certificate request
  2. I inquired about SCAD service and how to apply for the service.
  3. I was informed about the steps to follow when filling out the request form.
  4. I submitted the request through one of the service request channels
  5. I was encouraged to provide feedback on my service request
  6. I received an email to confirm my registration for the training.
  7. I provided feedback about my service request experience with SCAD

Important Notes
Security clearance requirements may vary depending on the applicant category and the nature of the application. If any required information or documents are missing, the applicant will be requested to provide them before the application can proceed. Any comments or required amendments to the questionnaire must be addressed before the No-Objection Certificate is issued.
Service Request Channels
  1. Website
  2. Tamm Application