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How these five Emirati-run home businesses saw success
Gulf News
|September 19, 2025
E-COMMERCE, FASHION, BEAUTY, AND FOOD SERVICES THRIVE FROM HOME
What began as small side hustles is now a nationwide movement. Across the UAE, home based businesses have grown beyond hobbies — they are becoming engines of entrepreneurship, driven by social media, government support, and a culture that celebrates local talent.
The surge in home businesses is reflected in the numbers. In 2024, the UAE issued nearly 200,000 new economic licences — the highest on record — bringing the total number of active commercial licences to over 1.5 million, according to the Ministry of Economy. A large portion of these licences represent microbusinesses launched from kitchens, living rooms, and laptops. Popular sectors include e-commerce, fashion, beauty, and food services.
Exponential growth
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