UAE - Mubasher: Dubai Economy registered 3,243 DED trader licences during the first half (H1) of 2021, up 63% from 1,989 licences in the year-ago period, the Dubai media office reported.
The rise in the number of licences reflects the support of DED Trader, launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy to enable freelancers and startups to conduct business activities online, to the growth of Dubai's e-commerce.
Since its launch in 2017 and until the end of June 2021, the DED Trader licence has issued 13,430 licences.
Information technology has topped the list of activities of the issued licenses followed by readymade garments, ladies tailoring and design, and handicraft workshops.
Dubai Economy seeks to enable the DED Trader licence holders to sign partnerships with government and private sectors and open new channels by improving cooperation with major sales outlets, in addition to providing them with facilities for their business growth.
