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Dubai Economy (Department of Economic Development) issued 13,430 DED Trader licences since March 2017 till end of June 2021.
The DED Trader licence, launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy enables freelancers and start-ups to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts.
Dubai Economy also reported that 3,243 DED Trader licences were issued during the first half of 2021, representing a growth of 63 percent compared to H1 2020, when 1,989 licences were issued.
The report issued by the BRL sector showed that men accounted for the highest share (63 percent) of the total DED Trader licenses issued during H1 2021.
While Information Technology topped the list of activities of the licenses issued followed by Readymade Garments, Ladies Tailoring & Design, Handicraft workshops, Gents Tailoring & Design, Preparation of Food, Commercial Brokerage, Exhibitions and Other Professional Services.
(Writing by Seban Scaria; editing by Daniel Luiz)
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