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Following from our recent newsflash regarding foreign ownership of businesses in the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has now made a statement approving the sectors and economic activities which are eligible for up to 100% foreign ownership. These include 122 economic activities covering industrial, agricultural, and services sectors.
This foreign ownership law is part of a multifaceted strategy by the UAE to increase foreign investment in the region.
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