Oct 5, 2025
5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Setting Up in the UAE
In 2020, the United Arab Emirates had 405,000 registered businesses. By mid-2024, this had grown 152% to reach 1.021 million.
The growth reflects the UAE’s ascendancy as a preferred destination for business setup. For the fourth consecutive year, it has ranked first in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report. The 2024-2025 report, specifically, named the UAE as the world’s best destination for entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises.
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