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Licenses issued in Dubai rose 14% in May 2012

The number of trade licenses issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in May 2012 reached 1,542, an increase of 14 per cent...

Dubai leads transition towards Green Economy

The United Arab Emirates’ leadership, in adopting policies and initiatives that spur sustainable development, has positioned Dubai firmly among global cities leading the transition...

No more discounted fines for businesses in Dubai

DED says June 30 last date to make use of discounted fines on business establishments The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has reminded...

SME sector is a major factor of regional economic growth

His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the president of the organizing committee of Middle East SME, a forum for SMEs,...

IMF latest annual assessment of UAE economy

Non-oil recovery strengthens, despite weak construction and real estate sectors Government-related entities still pose risks Fiscal consolidation should increase government's room for maneuver Growth in the United...

Trade licenses issued in Dubai rose by 26% in April 2012

Increase in licenses relates to a higher level of interest in commercial and professional activities The number of trade licenses issued by the Department of...

Number of trade licences issued in Dubai grows 27%

Number of licences issued by DED in Q1 2012 grows 27% to 4,343 Highlights the stability and growth of the key economic sectors in the...

IMF updates economic outlook for MENAP

IMF expects GCC to continue to be regional growth driver with GDP growth projected at 5.3% in 2012 Continued growth across the MENA region in...

Consumer confidence in Dubai remains strong

Overall consumer confidence in Dubai remained robust during the first quarter of 2012, driven largely by a positive outlook on personal finance and strong...

17% increase in business licenses issued in Dubai

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,507 business licences for various types of businesses in Dubai in March 2012, a 17% increase...

Dubai Senior Officials honoured by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed honours past leaders of DED for their pioneering stewardship DED celebrates 20 years of steering economic diversification and development in Dubai His...

Inflation up 0.7 percent in the first two months of 2012

Abu Dhabi (SCAD) issued today its monthly report on the consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi...

Report on business opportunities in Dubai underway

Dubai FDI, the foreign direct investment (FDI) office in the Department of Economic Development (DED), has formed a partnership with the international business consultancy...

Dubai Exports worth AED 3 billion in 2011

GCC countries account for 61% of exports, followed by Africa 50% of export deals were accounted by new exporters Product diversity and new markets promoted exports...

January inflation in Dubai down at 0.94%

The monthly consumer prices inflation rate in Emirate of Dubai dropped 0.94% in January 2012 compared to December 2011, due to the decrease in...

Movable Asset Registry Project Launch

60% of UAE's GDP originate from SMEs 95% of Dubai enterprises belong to SME category Ministry of Finance and IFC to singed recently a project service...

Dubai Economic Outlook forum outlines growth prospects

Second ‘Dubai Economic Outlook’ forum brings together key public and private sector strategists and policy-makers in wide-ranging debates

‘Dubai Economic Outlook 2012′ Forum on February 15

Department of Economic Development is hosting forum for second consecutive year to discuss macroeconomic and sectoral outlook for Dubai’s economy