The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Setting Up A Software, ICT, or SaaS Business In Dubai

Use this guide by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to learn how to set up your tech venture in Dubai.

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Dubai is a strategic launchpad for entrepreneurs, especially in light of it being a thriving hub for software, information and communications technology (ICT), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups.

If you want to be a part of this space, use this guide by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to learn how to set up your tech venture in Dubai, and to find out about the sector’s key freezones and the rules and regulations governing them.

This infographic also includes a list of must-attend events for your niche, as well as the accelerators, incubators, and sandboxes propelling the sector forward. Note that the tech sector is one where compliance is paramount- so, it’s essential that entrepreneurs learn the relevant local regulations governing data security and intellectual property.

Discover the insights needed to navigate the journey of setting up a software, ICT, or SaaS business in Dubai- check out the full publication, Building Your Business In A Dynamic City: The Entrepreneur’s Guide 2023 To Business Setup In Dubai, by clicking on this link.

Related: The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Setting Up A Cybersecurity Business In Dubai

Dubai is a strategic launchpad for entrepreneurs, especially in light of it being a thriving hub for software, information and communications technology (ICT), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups.

If you want to be a part of this space, use this guide by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to learn how to set up your tech venture in Dubai, and to find out about the sector’s key freezones and the rules and regulations governing them.

This infographic also includes a list of must-attend events for your niche, as well as the accelerators, incubators, and sandboxes propelling the sector forward. Note that the tech sector is one where compliance is paramount- so, it’s essential that entrepreneurs learn the relevant local regulations governing data security and intellectual property.

Discover the insights needed to navigate the journey of setting up a software, ICT, or SaaS business in Dubai- check out the full publication, Building Your Business In A Dynamic City: The Entrepreneur’s Guide 2023 To Business Setup In Dubai, by clicking on this link.

Related: The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Setting Up A Cybersecurity Business In Dubai

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