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UAE: Emirati women own over 128,000 businesses

in SME sector, minister says

The number of commercial licences issued to UAE female nationals grew by 23 per cent from
January to August 26 across various sectors

by

Waheed Abbas

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Published: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 4:13 PM

Last updated: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 5:44 PM

On the eve of Emirati Women's Day, the Ministry of Economy announced that the number of
commercial licences issued to UAE female nationals grew by 23 per cent from January to August 26
across various sectors.
“Emirati women today constitute a major part of the economic work in the UAE, as the total number
of commercial licences owned by Emirati women in the country reached 135,171 licences until
August 26, an increase of 23 per cent compared to 109,871 licences by the end of 2023," said
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy.

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