#Dubai Economy

Revealed: Dubai ranked as top global destination for business events

Dubai was among the first destinations to resume in-person business events after the Covid-19 pandemic, hosting them as early as October 2020

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Sheikh Mohammed merges Dubai’s economy and tourism departments

Helal Al Marri has been named as director general of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism

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Fourth edition of Dubai SME 100 programme launched

It ranks the top 100 SMEs in Dubai based on their performance

Business Bay reports 17,893 operating companies in 2021 – Dubai Economy

General trade topped the list of licenced activities operating in the area

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Dubai SME launches digital health business incubator Ztartup

The incubator provides two specialised programmes – one for business incubation and the other for business accelerators

Dubai Economy issues 4,796 new licences in February 2021, registers 3.4% y-o-y growth

Bur Dubai accounted for the largest share of the new licences issued in February 2021 in terms of areas

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The Arabian Luxury Group joins list of certified business incubators in Dubai

The incubator aims to invest in Emirati projects in the fields of fashion, jewellery, perfumes and other luxury goods made by Emiratis and citizens of other Arab countries

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Dubai Economy partners with Aramex to offer customised solutions for startups, freelancers

Aramex will provide DED Trader licence holders with Domestic and International Express delivery solutions, and comprehensive freight services and logistics assistance

Covid-19: Dubai announces new restrictions for restaurants, gyms and events

Attendance at parties and weddings will be limited to first-degree relatives

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Dubai Economy issues 42,640 new licences in 2020

It represented a 4 per cent increase over the number of new licences issued in 2019

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Dubai Economy receives 59,130 consumer complaints in 2020

The complaints marked a 51 per cent increase compared to 39,113 received in 2019

Covid-19: Thermal scanners, temperature checks no longer required for Dubai businesses

Dubai Economy has updated protocols and regulations for re-opening of businesses in Dubai from January 1, 2021

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Four steps for UAE businesses to up their e-commerce game

Many consumers are unlikely to give up online shopping even after the pandemic ends

New Dubai government-backed payment app launches in UAE

Empay will avail instant credit facility for making various payments

How Covid-19 propelled the UAE’s digital payments space

Increased online activity in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak has led to a rise in digital payments

Dubai Economy fines 3 businesses for flouting Covid-19 measures

Inspections found that 748 shops and commercial establishments fully complied with the precautionary measures

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Covid-19: Fitness centre in Dubai shut down due to repeated violations

Inspection teams from the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy, alongside Dubai Municipality, carried out checks at facilities across the emirate

Dubai Economy, Dubai Sports Council fine 11 gyms for flouting Covid-19 measures

Violations were spotted in gyms located in Hor Al Anz, Al Qusais, Al Muhaisnah, and Al Murar areas

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Covid-19: Dubai Economy fines six establishments, warns 1

The field inspectors also found 189 businesses to be fully compliant with all the guidelines

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Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,075 new cases, Dubai Economy shuts service centre

The service centre in Dubai’s Al Twar area was shut down after its opening ceremony was found to be “overcrowded”

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Dubai fines 5 businesses, warns 7 for flouting Covid-19 measures

The violations were spotted in establishments located in Hor Al Anz and Naif areas

Dubai closes brokerage office; fines 8 businesses and warns 1 for flouting Covid-19 measures

The violations were spotted in businesses located in Al Muraqqabat, Naif, Ayal Nasir, and Al Thanyah First areas

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Dubai repays 10-year $750m bonds certificates

The 10-year Euro Medium Term Note Programme reached maturity on October 5

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Dubai fines 8 businesses, warns 13 for violating Covid-19 protocols

The inspections teams also found that 656 commercial establishments fully complied with the precautionary measures

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Dubai launches new business incubator to support British SMEs

The incubator has been launched in cooperation with the British Centres for Business in Dubai

Dubai fines 5 businesses, warns 3 for flouting Covid protocols

The violating establishments were from Nadd Al Hammar, Port Seed and Naif

Dubai Economy fines 10 businesses, warns 11 for flouting Covid-19 guidelines

The violating establishments included four gyms and six retail outlets

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Dubai Economy fines 18 entities, warns 12 others for non-compliance with Covid-19 protocols

The businesses which were issued fines were spread across several shopping centres, as well as Dubai International City, Al-Daghaya, and Ayal Nasir

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Dubai Economy fines seven entities for non-compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

The inspectors added that they found 720 commercial establishments which fully complied with all the guidelines

Dubai closes café; fines 9 businesses and warns 6 for violating Covid-19 measures

As many as 668 shops and commercial establishments were found to have complied with the precautionary measures