Trade names can be reserved and renewed online as two new electronic based services on its website, www. dubaided. gov. ae, were unveiled by the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai.

This would enhance the efficiency of operation, by improving productivity and ensuring added value services

Mohammad Shael, CEO, Business Registration and Licensing Division at DED, said: "DED has been utilizing the internet to serve its customers better, ease business registration procedures and create an investor-friendly environment in Dubai."

He continued that DED will continue to provide more tech-driven and value-added services to cope with the growth of businesses.

DED believes in continuous improvement and is implementing the eStrategy to enhance and expand its online services according to best practices and customer feedback, Shael concluded.