Council reviews priority topics to strengthen govt cooperation

The Dubai Free Zones Council, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, convened its 33rd meeting to review priority topics such as strengthening government cooperation, advancing the business environment across free zones, and enhancing regulatory readiness to facilitate their continued development.

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In the presence of Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Council explored ways to enhance cooperation and achieve greater integration of efforts across free zones for increased ease of doing business. These efforts aim to elevate the investor experience and enhance the efficiency of procedures at free zones.

The Council commended the integrated partnership manifesting across a host of initiatives aimed at regulating the labour sector and simplifying policies and procedures related to the sector and entry permits. This includes the ‘Events Visa’ initiative, which has been utilised by major companies operating in free zones, and the allocation of 71 staff members on a 24/7 basis within free zones was highlighted as a key enabler in accelerating transaction completion and facilitating operational requirements, supporting business continuity and enhancing service readiness.

The Council also discussed a proposal to establish a unified platform serving all free zones within an integrated system, contributing to the unification of procedures, strengthening institutional coordination, improving the efficiency of government service delivery, and enhancing the competitiveness of the business environment in the Emirate of Dubai.