RIYADH: Dubai Economy, or DED, issued 16,409 e-trader licences between March 2017 until the end of 2021, Dubai Media Office said in a tweet.
In 2021 alone, 6,217 licenses were issued, representing a 6 percent growth when compared to 2020.
The e-trader license allows UAE nationals, GCC nationals, and start-ups in Dubai to practice business activities online via various social media networks.