How to Start a Cloud Computing Company in Dubai (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Key Highlights The UAE cloud computing market is valued at USD 16.43 billion in 2026, growing at 27.93% CAGR toward USD 56.26 billion by 2031. You can own 100% of your cloud company in Dubai with no local partner required, in both free zones and on the mainland. IFZA’s 2026 promotion starts at AED 11,900 […]
Dubai AI Business License: Everything You Need to Know (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights Dubai hosts 3,500+ active startups with a combined ecosystem value exceeding USD 28 billion, making it the top launchpad for AI businesses in the Middle East. The DIFC AI and Coding Innovation License is the UAE’s first and only dedicated AI-specific license, with fees subsidized by up to 90% for the first two […]
AI Startup Setup in UAE: Complete Guide to Costs, Legal Structure & Tax Benefits (2026)
Key Highlights The UAE became the first country in the world to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in 2017, with its National AI Strategy 2031 targeting AED 335 billion in AI-driven economic output. Microsoft committed $15.2 billion to AI and cloud infrastructure in the UAE, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX participated in a […]
How to Start an IoT Company in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Key Highlights You can set up an IoT company in Dubai through the IFZA free zone in as little as 3 to 7 working days, with a confirmed base cost of AED 13,900 in Year 1. Every IoT company in the UAE, whether free zone or mainland, must hold a TDRA IoT Services Approval Certificate […]
How to Start an IT Hardware Company in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide
Key Highlights You can own 100% of your IT hardware company in Dubai as a foreign national, in both free zones and on the mainland, with no local partner required under UAE law. An IFZA Commercial (Trading) License for IT hardware starts from AED 11,900 per year, inclusive of VAT, with a free FlexiDesk and […]