Dubai’s Department of Economic Development has added 53 new business activities across a number of important sectors during the first half of 2019, according to media sources. This move follows a thorough research and tracking of the market needs, supply and demand in these vital sectors.

Part of the DED’s initiatives to support business licence holders, this move will further fortify development of businesses in Dubai and UAE and also encourage healthy competition among them.

According to the news report, this addition will have a positive impact on private sector growth and ensure that licence holders can reap added benefits by eliminating obstacles for entrepreneurs who have new business ideas, and, in turn, create more jobs.

The new activities cover various specialised business sectors, including 14 activities in the field of agricultural production and aquaculture. The DED has a directory of economic activities, which explains the procedures and guidelines governing business activity in Dubai.