Dubai to Soon Issue Investor License in Just 17 Seconds
Key Takeaways
- Trade license issuance time on the Invest in Dubai platform will be reduced to 17 seconds using Agentic AI technology.
- The enhanced platform is scheduled for official rollout by the end of 2026.
- The AI system provides instant application approval upon document upload, minimizing human intervention in verification.
- This upgrade supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) goal of boosting economic productivity by 50%.
- The system will integrate approvals from several key government entities, including MoHRE and MoFA.
Investors in Dubai will soon experience a groundbreaking leap in efficiency as the Invest in Dubai platform integrates Agentic AI technology, reducing the time required to obtain a trade license to just 17 seconds, down from the current five minutes. Ahmad Khalifa AlQaizi AlFalasi, CEO of the DBLC, revealed this advancement on Tuesday at Gitex Global 2025, stating the full rollout is expected by the end of 2026. The advanced AI will instantly review and validate documents, shifting staff roles from manual verification to system supervision and optimization. This initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)'s goal of increasing economic productivity by 50% through digital transformation. Furthermore, the upgraded platform will streamline the entire online licensing process, integrating necessary approvals from multiple government entities like MoHRE and MoFA. Since its 2021 launch, Invest in Dubai has processed over 1.3 million transactions, reflecting Dubai's rapid growth as a digitally advanced business hub.
