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Getting a Freelancer Licence in Abu Dhabi just got even better after authorities announced on Thursday (August 15) an expansion of the scope of activities under the licence. The Abu Dhabi Business Centre (ADBC) at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has added 30 new activities to the Freelancer Licence. “This allows UAE nationals and residents to pursue a wider range of business opportunities, fostering Abu Dhabi’s supportive economic environment that encourages entrepreneurship and facilitates business establishment at minimal cost,” according to ADBC. The Freelancer Licence allows professionals to offer their specialised services to organisations, institutions, companies, and individuals. The new activities announced by ADDED will cover areas such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, Electronic Equipment and Devices Systems and Software Designing, Oil and Natural Gas Fields Production Software Design, Data Classification and Analysis Services, Development and Innovation in Computer Systems and Programmes, Production Models by 3D Imaging, and Online Players Support Service Providers in addition to other activities in vital sectors. With these additions, the Freelancer License now includes 100 different activities. “This step reflects our eagerness to expand the range of business activities available to entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi while responding to freelancers’ aspirations, thus enhancing their effective contribution to cementing a strong, resilient, and diversified economy,” said Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri, Executive Director of ADBC. Al Mansouri said that ADBC has issued 1,013 licences in the past year. To obtain the license, applicants must have experience in a specific field or industry or have earned an academic or professional achievement in that field. Here is the full list of business activities allowed under Abu Dhabi’s Freelancer Licence: Data Entry Photography location management services Computer systems and software designing Information Technology network services Gaming development services Distributed ledger technology services Handicraft products and environmental works Housekeeping consulting Gaming consultancy services Consulting and advertising studies Commodities designing consultancy Green buildings consultant Cybersecurity consultancy Information Technology consultancy Network consultancies Transportation consultancy Onshore and offshore oil and gas fields and facilities services Translation publications services Management services costs and risks Marketing Operations management Gaming quality assurance specialized services Simultaneous translation services Electronic chips designing and programming Personal videotaping Food safety consulting Heritage consulting Plague resisting consultancy Procurement consulting Cooking consultant E-commerce through social media Precious jewel and jewelry design Silk screening Plastering and carving works Innovation and artificial intelligence research and consultancies Parties and occasions photography Production models by three-dimensional imaging Media consultancy and studies Oil and gas consulting Geographical maps drawing Data classification and analysis services Parties and events organizing Fashion and apparel design Fine Arts Consultancy Hotel consultancy Human resources consultancy Statistical services consultancies Information research services and questionnaires Organizing exhibitions of artworks Cyber risk management services Database design Calligraphers and painters Buildings Energy Efficiency services Consulting Audit Legitimate Transactions of Islamic Financial Institutions Development and innovation in computer systems and programmes Space consultancies Photography services Administrative consultancy and studies Public relations consultancy Waste and garbage treatment consultancy Marketing consultancy Computer devices and equipment domain consultancy Banking services consultancy Software design for oil and natural gas fields production Design services Accounting records and book keeping Analyzing of accountancy and auditing system Online players support service provider Electronic equipment and device systems and software designing Coordination of natural and artificial flowers Artwork for cosmetic craft/sculpture Technical equipment consultancy Architectural production and technical drawing consultancy Cultural handicrafts training Agricultural extension services Commercial information services Fashion show organization Website designing Soap moulding and formation Project development consultancy Quality, standardization and measuring consultancy Spa and fitness clubs consultancy Maritime consultancy services Tourism and recreation consultancy Marketing consultancy in the field of energy Real estate consultancy Textiles and apparel silk-screen printing Digital advertising services Printing on textiles and apparel Project management srvices Design and production of frame prototypes Landscape and gardening services Gift wrapping Artificial Intelligence Developing Services Lifestyle development consultancy Economical feasibility consultancy and studies Logistics consultancy Parliamentary consultancy Tax consultancy Consumer products consultancy E-commerce through websites ICA/Expat Media | Source: Added.gov.ae
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