Abu Dhabi adds 80 new economic activities in 2021

WAM

Abu Dhabi Business Centre (ADBC), a part of the Department of Economic Development (ADDED), has added 80 new economic activities to boost commercial activity and development, bringing the total of economic activities to 4062 by the end of last year.

Added to the list are 40 new commercial activities, 25 professional, six industrial, five agricultural, two crafts activities, and two in the tourism sector.

Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri, Executive Director of ADBC, said, "The new added economic activities reflect the vitality of (the) business sector in Abu Dhabi, which witnesses expansion in specialised activities.

"It also reflects ADDED’s efforts to ensure ease of doing business as we regularly study the economic sector to know the market demands and requirements. Adding new activities allow entrepreneurs to issue necessary licenses to do business and launch their projects which will contribute positively to commercial activity and economic development in Abu Dhabi."

More from Business

  • DoH awards research projects over AED19 million to transform AD healthcare

    The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an, has awarded over AED19 million in grants to support advancements in groundbreaking fields such as cell and gene therapies, precision medicine, and advanced cancer treatments.

  • UAE, Italy sign MoU to combat financial, economic crimes

    The UAE General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (GS-NAMLCFTC) and the Italian Guardia di Finanza on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership in the fight against the emerging financial crime threats.

  • Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year

    President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on Ukraine for refusing to extend the agreement that brings gas to Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria.

  • New tax programme for government employees

    Dubai Finance (DOF) and PwC Academy, the talent and skills development arm of PwC Middle East, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce a new Tax Professional Certificate aimed at tax professionals working within Dubai’s government entities.

  • Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking

    Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday.