The number of new economic licences issued to Emirati businesswomen in Abu Dhabi rose 6.4% in the first half of 2026, highlighting the growing role of women entrepreneurs in the emirate’s economy.
Abu Dhabi has reported a 21% increase in the number of new economic licences issued during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has launched an initiative to update economic licences that have been expired for three years or more.
