Dubai Economy issues 9 per cent more licences during January
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The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy issued 4,567 new licences in January 2021, an increase of 9 per cent from the 4,172 new licences issued in January 2020.
Among the new licenses issued in January 2021, 58 per cent were professional, followed by 40 per cent commercial, and the rest were distributed among tourism and industrial activities.
According to the main areas, Deira accounted for the largest share (2,425) of the new licenses followed by Bur Dubai (2,135), and Hatta (7).
The figures reflect Dubai’s resilience as well as the emirate’s economic competitiveness, including its ability to provide businesses high-growth opportunities in various economic sectors.
The "Invest in Dubai" platform was developed by Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development, under the supervision of the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Mohammed bin Rashid launches ‘Invest in Dubai’ platform
DUBAI, February 3, 2021 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,has launched launched the ‘Invest in Dubai’ platform as he chaired a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai. His Highness commended the Dubai government team led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Invest in Dubai’ platform to ease process of establishing businesses
The centralised portal offers services such as commercial licensing in which government permits and approvals can be obtained without the need to physically visit any service centre
February 3, 2021
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched a ‘Invest in Dubai’ platform on Tuesday which will enable investors to obtain trade licences and launch their business in only a few minutes.
The centralised portal offers users services such as commercial licensing in which government permits and approvals can be obtained without the need to physically visit any service centre.