Abu dhabi release freelancer license for uae residents, citizens, non residents

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Presentation By Start Any Business
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Introduction
In Abu Dhabi, a freelance licensing has been
introduced, which will cover the 48 kinds of
business activities conducted in the Emirate. As
per the details, Abu Dhabi release freelance
license for UAE residents, citizens,
non-residents and this license has been announced
by the Department of Economic Development (DED).
Officials said that the citizens could also apply
for residence visas. Office space is also not
necessary. This license is expected to help
companies take benefits of the broad experience
and expertise available in the market when being
able to eliminate employment in specializations
that are needed only periodically. This license
will also enhance income for individuals such as
students, homemakers and retirees. To get the
license, the applicants must prove relevant
skillset. United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents
should also get prior approval of employed in
public or private sector firms, f their opted
activity is the same as their daily job.
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The resolution will contribute to boosting the
role of both citizens and non-citizens in
enhancing Abu Dhabis business sector said Rashed
Abdulkarim Al Blooshi, the Undersecretary of Abu
Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
He noted that this will assist stimulate the
business and investment ambiences in the Emirate
and will generate more job chances in certain
areas that add value to the business
sector. Rashed Abuldkarim Al Booshi explained
that Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
(ADDED)s determination to qualify non-citizens
for freelancer licenses would have a positive
influence on the services sector in the Emirate
because the economic activities under this type
of licenses are mainly technical and
service-related. Although numerous residents in
the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly
those with adequate professional experience in
Abu Dhabis labour market, have the technical
skills to practice these activities. He also
added the issuance of freelancer licenses would
lead to several positive economic results like
harnessing the skills of unemployed individuals.
Along with this, it permits those with technical
expertise to practice freelance activities after
completing their regular work hours.
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If the applicant works with a permanent
employment contract in the private sector, the
two cases are identified here. In the first case,
if the employers action is similar to the
activity of the demanded license, the employers
support is a must. In the second case, the
employers approval is not required of the
employers activity is unique from the activity
of the license to be issued. Abu Dhabi
Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has
mentioned around 48 economic activities that can
be practised with the freelancer license. These
comprised clothing, fashion design, photography
studio, natural and aesthetic flower arrangement,
event management, event photography, gift
packaging, videography, jewellery design, project
design and management services, calligraphy,
translation, statistical consultation, marketing
operations management, drawing and agriculture
guidance. Along with this, the freelancer license
is also applicable for activities comprised real
estate, computer hardware and software, public
relations, legal consultancy, project
development, procurement, green buildings, pest
control, information technology, economic
feasibility studies, heritage, human resources,
tourism, standardization and quality management,
administrative studies, entertainment, food
safety, fine art, architectural drawings,
maritime services, and goods designs.
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In addition to these, consultation related to
lifestyle development, marketing studies, banking
and marketing services in the fields of energy,
fitness, parliamentary studies, space and
logistical consultations, gardening and
landscaping, plastering, handicrafts, sculpting,
artworks, orienting services, printing on
textiles or clothes, soap-making, decoration,
engraving, and photocopying are also comprised.
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