ADDED and ADEX sign cooperation agreement to boost export and competitiveness of local companies in Abu Dhabi

ADDED and ADEX sign cooperation

ADDED permits the provision of Hookah Service at Cafes, Restaurants and Tourist Facilities across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

ADDED gives enterprises one-year extension to secure ‘Tajer Abu Dhabi’ license even without business location

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has issued an administrative decision giving enterprises a one-year extension to secure a ‘Tajer Abu Dhabi’ license even without an official business location in the emirate.

ADDED identifies eight new areas for investment across basic food industries

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has identified eight new areas for investment within food industries in line with the ‘Basic Industries’ project currently being implemented by ADDED's Industrial Development Bureau (IDB). The eight new investment areas cover the manufacturing of 18 basic food products which are key targets under the National Food Security Strategy 2051.

ADDED to highlight its smart digital services and initiatives at GITEX 2020

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is set to participate at the 40th edition of the ‘GITEX Technology Week’ at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which will take place from December 6 to 10, 2020. ADDED will be joining the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion to showcase four of its key smart services including ‘E-Investor’s Compass,’ ‘Smart Emergency and Control Room,’ ‘Maak’ and ‘Tahaqaq.’ At the Pavilion, a total of 23 government entities will display 88 digital initiatives and services under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA).

Abu Dhabi ranks 9th globally and 2nd regionally in the economic performance index of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2020

Abu Dhabi, November on 25 2020 Competing with 63 globally competitive economies in the world, the emirate of Abu Dhabi has been ranked 9th globally and 2nd regionally in ‘Economic Performance’ and 12th for ‘Government Efficiency’ indices, published in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2020 released by the IMD in cooperation with the Competitiveness Office of Abu Dhabi (COAD) of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). The report results were shared during a workshop organized recently by COAD and IMD, presenting Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive data on competitiveness based on several criteria and various global indices.

ADDED launches ‘TAHAQAQ’ verification service to provide information about licensed companies in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has announced ‘TAHAQAQ’, a verification feature on the website of the Department’s Abu Dhabi Business Center (ADBC), www.adbc.gov.ae, which allows companies, organizations and consumers to inquire about commercial licenses registered in Abu Dhabi.