Dubai Development Authority
| سلطة دبي للتطوير | |
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| Jurisdiction | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Headquarters | Dubai Studio City, Commercial Building 1, Ground Floor |
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| Website | dda |
The Dubai Development Authority (DDA) (Arabic: سلطة دبي للتطوير), formally known as the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority and Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority,[1][2] is a Dubai government authority that oversees the development, control, municipal, economic, and immigration functions across select free zone clusters and other communities by various master developers throughout Dubai.[3]
The Authority was launched in 2000, it was created with the aim of positioning Dubai as a global center for knowledge-based industries.[4] As the primary regulatory and administrative organization for several free zone parks within Dubai, the Authority is responsible for managing business application procedures and issuing licenses. It also enforces and implements laws within its jurisdiction.[5] The Authority's leadership comprises Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, who serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority, and Ahmad Bin Byat, who holds the position of Director General[6] The Authority is mandated to drive the growth of Dubai's creative industries by developing policies and programmes to attract, retain, and grow creative businesses in Dubai.[7] It has formed a partnership with Dubai SME to support entrepreneurs and enhance the capabilities of the vital SME sector in the emirate.[8]
In 2015, the Authority released its first report titled "Celebrating 15 years of success and a new mandate." The report provides details of the Authority's new mandate and the ways in which it will support and enhance Dubai's creative industries. It was aimed to be used as a benchmark to measure DCCA's delivery against its mandate and is a stepping stone towards fulfilling the Authority's role in providing research, intelligence, and advocacy.[9]
DDA is also responsible for issuing licenses for several entities, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Outsource City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Science Park, and Dubai Design District.[10]
The Authority has also established industry councils and committees to champion key creative industries, investing AED 40 million annually towards the Dubai International Film Festival, Dubai Film and TV Commission, and Dubai Design and Fashion Council.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "DTMFZA embraces new mandate as Dubai Creative Clusters Authority | WAM". 2016-08-21. Archived from the original on 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Law No. (10) of 2018 Changing Names Related to the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority". dlp.dubai.gov.ae. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "About DDA". Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone (DTMFZ)". 28 August 2014. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ "Dubai Creative Cluster Authority (DCCA)". nyuad.nyu.edu. New York University Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ "Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority embraces new mandate". Gulf News. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Wam. "Dubai gets Creative Clusters Authority". Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ "Dubai Creative Clusters Authority, Dubai SME ink agreement". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ "Dubai Creative Clusters Authority launches first report as part of its new mandate | WAM". www.wam.ae. Archived from the original on 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Dubai Development Authority. "Decision No (1) of 2021: Concerning Licence Categories" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-01-21.
- ^ "News - Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on DCAA, two..." slc.dubai.gov.ae. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
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