Dubai freezone woos Italian businesses as UAE trade with European nation rises to $9bn
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TECOM Group expands portfolio with $544mn investment
The strategic move increases TECOM Group’s portfolio to exceed 10 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) in commercial assets
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DWTCA: Dubai free zone sees tenants increase 21% in H1 as businesses seek simplified visas zero tax offers
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees sharp rise in number of tenants and jobs
Dubai
One Za’abeel joins Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone
Companies situated in One Za’abeel will now enjoy benefits like 100 percent foreign ownership and zero corporate tax
Dubai
Tecom Group reports net profit up 20 percent YoY in the first nine months of 2023
The group’s consolidated revenue reached AED1.6 billion for the nine-month period, with a net profit of AED768 million
DMCC
Dubai on a roll with Swiss investors as UAE strikes up $21bn of trade with Switzerland
Dubai free zone successfully woos Swiss investors
Creative economy
DAFZA’s talent pass to further boost Dubai’s GDP growth
Coronavirus-hit corporates will find outsourcing opportunities in the pool of international freelancers in media, education, marketing and consulting attracted by the new licence, industry experts told Arabian Business
Creative economy
DAFZA launches Talent Pass for freelancers in media, education, marketing, consultancy and other sectors
New licence aligned with Sheikh Mohammed’s strategy for Dubai’s creative economy and aims to double the sector’s contribution to the emirate’s GDP and increase its ability to attract international investments
Business Registration and Licensing
DMCC has best August on record as free zone edges closer to 20,000 target
Over 200 new companies were registered in the free zone last month
Business Registration and Licensing
DMCC on steady growth path with best June performance since its inception
Close to 1,230 companies joined the free zone in H1 2021, the highest six-month performance since 2013
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How Dubai aims to become global hub for trade in superfood cacao
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has announced plans to launch a state-of-the-art DMCC Cacao Centre
Department of Economic Development
Companies registered in Dubai Healthcare City can now operate on mainland
Companies need to obtain an NOC and commercial permit
DP World
New smart court set to handle Jafza labour disputes
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority has signed an agreement with Dubai Courts to set up a virtual reality smart court
Dubai
Dubai plans single licence to operate in all free zones
Dubai Free Zones Council members reach preliminary agreement on the One Free Zone Passport initiative
DIFC
DIFC 2.0: Dubai ruler approves new plan for financial hub
Sheikh Mohammed backs new expansion plan which will see Dubai International Financial Centre adding 13 million sq ft of space
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Video: Is there still a role for freezones in the UAE?
The UAE was a pioneer in harnessing the value of SEZs to attract foreign investment, driving growth in a more diverse range of economic activity with the launch of free zones in 1985. These free zones took advantage of mostly financial and non-financial incentives – which were unique in the region at the time.