With the aims of enhancing Dubai’s positioning as the ideal platform for expansion and sustainability of regional and global companies, The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai and telecom giant du launched the Digital Business Hub.
The platform, which will provide value-added services and facilitate doing business, follows the directives of the leadership in leveraging the latest technology tools innovatively to provide advanced services that add to the happiness of customers.
“Our partnership with du is part of the ongoing efforts to promote excellence in services and to launch smart initiatives that will contribute to raising the competitiveness and sustainability of business in Dubai, thereby enhancing investor confidence,” said Mohammed Hassan AlShehhi, acting CEO, Business Registration and Licensing sector in DET.
“We are pleased to partner with du as the telecommunications sector is a fundamental fabric of modern society. Businesses beginning their journey in Dubai can pursue their objectives with the infrastructure and solutions that the Digital Business Hub provides,” he added.
This initiative is in line with implementing the government’s initiatives to drive digital transformation and to launch smart initiatives that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Dubai’s business sectors.
“Dubai has strengthened its economic fundamentals led by its progressive vision and ambition to evolve as a formidable force capable of withstanding challenges, maintaining a healthy growth rate, and achieving its transformation into a digital economy. The confidence demonstrated by investors and businesses in the growth potential of various sectors in the emirate and digital initiatives underlines the vision of Dubai’s leadership and the approach by the government to further diversify the economy and integrate modern technologies to achieve customer happiness,” said AlShehhi.
“We seek to continue working as one team with du to enhance Dubai’s position as an incubator for entrepreneurs and a hub for global companies by identifying new opportunities for investors to accomplish their ambitions and build innovative development pathways to reinforce Dubai’s global leadership in all fields,” he continued.
Through the Digital Business Hub, entrepreneurs can access a variety of du services and mobile telecom solutions enabling them to launch their companies swiftly. The platform will also provide self-service and interactive screens as well as creativity and innovation rooms for training programmes and workshops.

“du is pleased to collaborate with the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai to launch this initiative, which embodies our common goal of providing support to companies and institutions across various business sectors, in line with the directives of UAE leadership – so that Dubai remains at the forefront of the list of preferred destinations for establishing and maintaining businesses regionally and globally,” said Ahmad Aburuhaima, head of government relations, du.
“Our main goal in contributing to the Digital Business Hub initiative is to provide businesses of all sizes with smart connectivity services and solutions designed to help them grow their business and keep pace with the demands of the digital future. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthen our co-operation and partnership with various government agencies to help achieve the goals and aspirations of Dubai and the UAE in the coming years,” he added.