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Press Release

Ministry of Economy launches National Economic Registry

‘Growth’ to support the UAE’s efforts in providing proactive
government services

H.E. Bin Touq: Thanks to its wise leadership’s vision, the UAE has adopted an
innovative initiative to promote sustainable digital readiness of government entities.
‘Growth’ is the latest milestone in this regard.

Abu Dhabi, October 2, 2024:

The Ministry of Economy announced the launch of the National Economic Registry (NER) -
Growth - the largest unified and reliable database of enterprises and companies’ business licenses
across the seven emirates. This registry combines the procedures and requirements for establishing
businesses and conducting economic activities in the country into a single national portal,
enhancing the provision of government services to the public by many folds.

During the ceremony, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq, Ministry of Economy, affirmed that the UAE, thanks
to the vision and guidance of its wise leadership, has adopted an innovative and pioneering
initiative to promote sustainable digital readiness of government entities and upgrade the
government services ecosystem, making it more flexible and competitive .

Growth: A remarkable addition to the national economy

H.E. Bin Touq said: The ‘Growth’ platform is a remarkable achievement in enhancing the national
economy and advancing the country’s economic development efforts. It is a new milestone in our
endeavour to strengthen the digital infrastructure of the national economy, eliminate government
bureaucracy, and deliver highly efficient government services with outstanding quality, ensuring
the delivery of best government services globally.”

Data on more than 2,000 economic activities in the UAE

H.E. added: ‘The new platform provides proactive services and accurate and reliable information
to a broad segment of society, which includes decision-makers, businessmen, investors,
entrepreneurs, research and studies centres, specialist firms, and the media. It enables them to
inquire about any business license in the country; find information on more than 2,000 economic
activities across the seven emirates; and access investment opportunities in various economic

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