The Entrepreneur's Guide To Setting Up A Cybersecurity Business In Dubai As Dubai is a hub for entrepreneurs aiming to establish cutting-edge startups in their relevant fields, the cybersecurity sector is no different.

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As Dubai is a hub for entrepreneurs aiming to establish cutting-edge startups in their relevant fields, the cybersecurity sector is no different.

In this guide by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, discover the details of how to set up a cybersecurity business in Dubai, with valuable insights into the setup journey, key freezones, regulatory oversight, significant events, and the accelerators, incubators, and sandboxes within this sector.

While setting up your business, ensure you learn more about the Information Security Regulations (ISR) issued by the Government of Dubai. Additionally, depending on your business model, there may also be potential secondary regulatory approvals required from the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) and sector-specific authorities such as those governing oil and gas or healthcare.

Stay informed in your quest to launch your own cybersecurity business- and check out the full publication, Building Your Business In A Dynamic City: The Entrepreneur's Guide 2023 To Business Setup In Dubai, by clicking on this link.

Related: The Entrepreneur's Guide To Setting Up A Web3 Business In Dubai

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