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Which UAE zones permit which activities

Not every free zone permits every activity — and some require an additional licence from a sector regulator on top of the zone's own registration. Verified permission status by activity category below.

Software & Tech

12 zones assessed

General Trading

10 zones assessed

Media & Creative

9 zones assessed

Crypto & Virtual Assets

8 zones assessed

Food & Beverage

8 zones assessed

Holding Company

7 zones assessed

Healthcare (Clinical)

7 zones assessed

Investment Management

3 zones assessed

Health Tech

3 zones assessed

Payment Services

2 zones assessed

Banking

2 zones assessed

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