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With 235% growth in 5 years.. 1.3 million companies operating in the UAE by the end of the first half

Official data confirms that the UAE has become the world's leading destination for wealthy individuals and investors

Last updated: 16/11/2025 12:11 pm
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The UAE has established itself as one of the world’s most attractive investment and business destinations.

Thanks to its open economic system that provides a safe and inclusive work environment that attracts talent and capital from different nationalities.

Within the framework of the state’s approach based on coexistence, openness and equal opportunities.

Since the issuance of the federal law that allowed foreigners to own 100% of commercial companies, the country has witnessed unprecedented growth in the number of operating companies.

Their number increased by 235% over the past five years, reaching more than 1.3 million companies by the end of the first half of this year.

After it was only about 400,000 companies in the same period in 2020.

Official data confirm that the UAE has become the world’s leading destination for wealthy individuals and investors.

Driven by a package of pioneering legislative and economic reforms that strengthened the business climate and provided high levels of confidence and stability.

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Updating more than 80% of economic legislation over the past three years has contributed to qualitative leaps in business development and sector diversification.

In line with the country’s trends towards a knowledge economy, innovation and advanced technologies.

The impact of an open economic system is evident in the increase in the number of registered trademarks, both national and international.

By the end of September 2025, there were approximately 402,311 marks, reflecting global confidence in the UAE’s investment environment.

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