How to Start a Waste Management Company in Dubai (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Key Highlights Dubai’s Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021-2041 has a total budget of AED 74.5 billion, with AED 70.5 billion expected as a direct private sector contribution. 100% foreign ownership is permitted for waste management companies on the Dubai mainland under Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021, as amended. You need both a DET trade […]
How to Start a Solar Energy Company in Dubai, UAE (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights Only DEWA-enrolled contractors can execute Shams Dubai solar installation contracts, and enrollment requires a valid mainland trade license first. Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 targets 75% clean energy by 2050, backed by an AED 50 billion investment, with 5,000 MW solar capacity targeted by 2030. Free zone companies cannot directly provide solar installation […]
How to Start a Cold Storage Business in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s cold storage market is projected to grow from USD 3.15 billion in 2025 to USD 7.65 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 10.8%, according to Grand View Research. Cold storage in Dubai requires a Commercial License under the Transport, Shipping, and Storage group, plus mandatory Dubai Municipality Food Safety Department clearance […]
How to Open a Warehousing Business in Dubai Free Zone: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Key Highlights UAE free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and 0-5% customs tariffs on most goods. Dubai free zone warehouse licenses are issued within 14 working days of document submission. Goods stored in a free zone for re-export attract zero UAE customs duty. Duty applies only on UAE mainland entry. Dubai hosts […]