DED's '120-day hassle free licence’ effective from May 15

Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Courts have jointly launched a project to transform all public dealings to an online format.

Under the terms of the project, a new app will be developed from which users can download or fill in any form of the two institutions online. The project will offer ‘120 days hassle free licence’ effective from May 15.

The project is part of the Dubai Smart Government initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

“The new project will be launched from May 15,” said Sami Al Qemzi, Director General of DED.

“It will transform the way business license and registration processing is done in Dubai for the benefit of businesses. Ease and speed of business is underlying philosophy of this project,” said Sami Al Qemzi, Director General of DED.

“Till now entrepreneurs and investors had to fill in forms and come to the DED or Dubai Courts to submit their forms and applications. What we will do now is eliminate the need for people to take the trouble of applying in person or through authorised representative. Entrepreneurs and investors can now go online and do all the paperwork from the comfort of their home or office,” said Tarish Al Mansoori, Director of Dubai Courts.

“Apart from lessening the physical pressure at DED branches and Dubai Courts, the project will also result in faster processing times and reduce the time an entrepreneur or investor takes to apply,” he added.

Mohammed Sha’al, CEO of Business Registration and Licensing at DED, explained how public work at the two institutions will benefit from the project.