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The Department of Economic Development (DED) was established in March 1992, with the objective to organise, regulate and boost trade and industry within the Emirate of Dubai.

In October 2008, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President, and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decree no. 25 giving full responsibility to DED to plan and regulate the overall economic performance of Dubai, supervise its functions and support the economic development to ensure the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan are achieved.

The new mandate brought about a new leadership with a new vision for the DED.

DED is still responsible for its traditional activities of business registration, licensing and commercial protection in Dubai however with four new agencies now under the umbrella of DED, the mandate has extended to include export development, retail development, entrepreneurship development and foreign investment.

The development of these sectors are the responsibility of DED’s agencies: Dubai Export Development Corporation, Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, Dubai Shopping Festival Office and the Foreign Investment Office.
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