DET and du launch Digital Business Hub to provide value-added services to the business sector

The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have officially opened the Digital Business Hub to provide value-added services and facilitate doing business following the directives of the leadership in leveraging the latest technology tools innovatively and creatively to provide advanced services that add to the happiness of customers. This initiative is in line with implementing the government’s initiatives to drive digital transformation and to launch smart initiatives that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Dubai's business sectors. It also aims at enhancing Dubai's position as the ideal platform for expansion and sustainability of regional and global companies.

Capabilities of the Digital Business Hub

Through the Digital Business Hub, entrepreneurs can access a variety of du services and mobile telecom solutions that will enable businesses to launch their companies swiftly and pursue ideas through a comprehensive digital portal to achieve successful outcomes. The Digital Business Hub will also provide:

• Self-service and interactive screens
• Creativity and innovation rooms for training programs and workshops
• Infrastructure and solutions that help businesses beginning their journey in Dubai pursue their objectives

“Our partnership with du is part of the ongoing efforts to promote excellence in services and to launch smart initiatives that will contribute to raising the competitiveness and sustainability of business in Dubai, thereby enhancing investor confidence,” said Mohammed Hassan AlShehhi, Acting CEO, Business Registration and Licensing sector in DET.

Expanding Dubai’s Digital Ecosystem

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy successfully concluded its participation as the official Digital Ecosystem Partner at GITEX Europe, which took place recently in Berlin. As part of its efforts to showcase the extensive growth opportunities across advanced technology sectors in Dubai, the chamber held meetings with various European companies during the exhibition.

Engagement Statistics at GITEX Europe:

• Total European companies met: 56
• Unicorn companies: 3
• Digital firms with annual revenues over US$ 100 million: 21
• Total visitors to the stand: Around 580
• Investors and partners in roundtable discussions: 35 investors and 28 ecosystem partners

The chamber also promoted the Business in Dubai platform, an innovative gateway that supports digital companies in establishing or growing their presence in the emirate through tailored services and business matchmaking.

Starting a Digital Marketing Company in Dubai

Dubai is home to diverse businesses of all sizes and structures. The excellent infrastructure, seamless connectivity to the rest of the world, and promising economy make Dubai a popular choice amongst investors. To start a digital marketing company in Dubai, you must follow a predefined process:

1. Determine Your Company’s Legal Structure

The government offers multiple legal structures. A limited liability company is the most sought-after legal structure in Dubai, typically consisting of 2 to 50 shareholders. Each of these shareholders is liable only to the extent of their share in the company.

2. Register the Trade Name

Dubai has laid down strict rules and regulations for naming a company or business. Your trading name must comply with all the rules:

• You cannot start your trading name with words like “Middle East”, “international”, “Dubai”, or “global.”
• Your trading name must reflect your business activity.
• The trading name must be translated into Arabic.

3. Decide Where You Set Up Your Company

Dubai allows you to set up your company on the Mainland and Free Zones. Forming a mainland company is an attractive investment as they are eligible to apply for government projects. As for free zones, most offer 100% ownership, 100% repatriation of profits, and 100% tax benefits.

Supporting Local Innovation

To further highlight the opportunities available in Dubai’s innovation ecosystem, several Dubai-based companies are leading the way, including:

• CAFU: A leading digital platform offering on-demand vehicle services.
• Moove: A mobility fintech empowering entrepreneurs through vehicle financing.
• Dub Dev Technologies: A tech company delivering AI, IoT, and simulation solutions.