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Dubai Rolls Out 'SME in a Box' for Business Setup

Dubai launched the 'SME in a Box' initiative, providing new SME founders with a single entry point for essential services and discounts exceeding Dh80,000 to streamline business setup. This initiative aims to reduce costs and simplify processes for new businesses entering the market.

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DXB Start·June 5, 2026·1 min read·12 hours ago

The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai has introduced the 'SME in a Box' initiative, designed as a comprehensive package for new small and medium-sized enterprise founders. The program offers a unified platform for essential business services, including significant discounts and fee waivers valued at over Dh80,000.

The initiative seeks to make the business setup process more cost-efficient and straightforward, addressing common challenges faced by new entrepreneurs. It consolidates offerings from various partners, streamlining access to necessary resources.

Key partners involved include Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, du, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Network International, Aramex, and DHL, providing a range of support from digital infrastructure to logistics.

Last updated June 5, 2026

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