Telecom Company Setup in Dubai: TDRA License Types, Requirements & Step-by-Step Process (2026)
Key Highlights TDRA issues two telecom license types in Dubai, and most foreign-owned businesses qualify for the Class License with 100% ownership via a UAE free zone. The mandatory TDRA application fee is AED 10,000, separate from your trade license cost, which starts from AED 11,900 at IFZA under April 2026 promotional pricing. A free […]
Data Center Business Setup in UAE: Full Guide (2026)
Key Highlights The UAE data center market is valued at USD 1.74 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 3.86 billion by 2031, growing at a 17.33% CAGR. Foreign entrepreneurs can own 100% of a data center company in UAE free zones, with no local sponsor required under current regulations. Under Federal Decree-Law […]
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 […]