Sunday 25, March 2012 by Robin Amlôt

Dubai aims for ‘hassle-free’ business licence by year-end

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) will implement a '120 days hassle-free licence' initiative, aimed to give businesses in Dubai a head start and promote the emirate's competitiveness, by the end of 2012. The initiative, being implemented under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, aims to simplify procedures and facilitate business in Dubai.

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