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Business

Planning, starting, running and closing businesses on the mainland and in free zones

The Economic Principles of UAE

The Dubai Family Business Management Programme

Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Investor Navigator

Reporting economic crimes

Register your website using .ae, the top level domain name

Full foreign ownership of commercial companies

United Global Emirates Campaign

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding licence

Obtaining a virtual licence

Protection of businesses

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE

Become our partner, Make it in the Emirates

The UAE, an ideal investment destination

Steps to start a business on the mainland

Business incubators

Starting a business in a free zone

Running your business

Accessing services

Obtaining certificates and permits

Combatting money laundering

Business regulations

Residence visa for doing business in the UAE

Basher (Doing business in 15 minutes)

Protection of insolvent natural persons

Verify business licences

National Economic Register

Hiring an employee – Tawtheef, a bundled service for businesses

Financial credibility for individuals and companies

Intellectual property

Government tendering and awarding

Digital invoicing

Public Private People Partnership (PPPP)

Closing a business

FAQs about business

Alternative methods to settle commercial disputes

Corporate social responsibility

Economic support to minimise the impact of COVID-19

Foreign Direct Investment

Supporting the labour market in the private sector in times of COVID-19

Emergency contacts

Police

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Ambulance

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Civil defence

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Electricity authority

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Handling emergencies

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