Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority

Decision No. 1 of 2006 Concerning Licence Categories for Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Outsource Zone, International Media Production Zone, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park, Dubai Renewable Energy Eco-Community and Dubai Land I, Ahmad Binbyat, Director General of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority After perusal of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations 2003 and Regulation 3.2 thereunder hereby issue the following decision regarding the categories of business for which a licence may be issued in the Zone. This decision replaces Decision No. 3 of 2005 as amended and shall be read together with Decision No. 2 of 2006.

Notes:

1.	Issue of Licences

	1.1	Licences shall be issued for each of Dubai Internet City ("DIC"), Dubai Media City ("DMC"), Knowledge Village ("KV") International Media Production Zone ("IMPZ"), Dubai Outsource Zone ("DOZ"), Dubai Studio City ("DSC"), Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park ("DuBiotech"), Dubai Renewable Energy Eco-Community ("DREEC") and Dubai Land ("Dubailand") for their respective licence segments as set out below.

	1.2	DIC, DMC, KV, IMPZ, DOZ, DSC, DuBiotech and DREEC may all issue licences under the General Segments.

2.	Segments and Activities

	2.1	Each of DIC, DMC, KV, IMPZ, DOZ, DSC, DuBiotech, DREEC and Dubailand's licence categories are broken down into segments. For DIC, DMC, IMPZ, DSC, and DuBiotech each segment has a number of activities. Subject to Note ‎4.1 and ‎4.2, a licence for a segment generally entitles the licensee to undertake any of the activities listed in the segment.

	2.2	For licensees in DIC's "First Steps" programme, no transfers of shares in free zone limited liability companies will be permitted by the Authority for the first year of the licensees' participation in the First Steps programme.

	2.3	For licensees in DMC's Business Centre and/or KV's Business Centre, no transfers of shares in free zone limited liability companies will be permitted by the Authority for the first year of the licensees' participation in the either of the two Business Centres.

	2.4	For licensees under the Publishing Segment (Segment ‎4.4), a licensee may, on application add the names of one or more, up to a maximum of five (5) publication titles to its licence for an annual fee of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Five Thousand (AED 5,000.00) per title.

	2.5	For licensees under the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcasting Segment (Segment ‎3.1), a licensee may, on application add the names of channels which are uplinked through the authorised uplink service provider to its licence for an annual fee of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Five Thousand (AED 5,000.00) per title.

	2.6	KV publishes "Guidelines" for each of its segments that explain the permitted activities allowed under each segment. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event of any conflicts or contradiction between the Guidelines and this Licensing Decision, the terms of this Licensing Decision will prevail.

3.	Licence Fees

	3.1	Subject to the below provisions, a licence for each segment is for an amount of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifteen Thousand (AED 15,000.00) per annum.

	3.2	A licence for the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum for Activities ‎3.1.1, ‎3.1.3, ‎3.1.5, ‎3.1.7 and ‎3.1.9 and United Arab Emirates Dirhams Forty Thousand (AED 40,000.00) for Activities ‎3.1.2, ‎3.1.4, ‎3.1.6 and ‎3.1.8.

	3.3	A licence for the Broadcaster (Non Resident) Segment (Segment ‎3.3) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

	3.4	A permit under the DMC Freelancer Segment (Segment ‎3.9) and the KV Freelancer Segment (Segment ‎6.17) is an amount of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Seven Thousand Five Hundred (AED 7,500.00) per annum.

	3.5	A licence for the Publishing Segment (Segment ‎4.4) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Thousand (AED 20,000.00) per annum.

	3.6	A licence for the University Segment (Segment ‎6.1) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifty Thousand (AED 50,000.00) per annum where the University offers graduate courses only and United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Thousand (AED 100,000.00) per annum where the University offers both graduate course and post graduate courses.

	3.7	A licence for the Branch University Segment (Segment ‎6.2) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifty Thousand (AED 50,000.00) per annum where the Branch University offers graduate courses only and United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Thousand (AED 100,000.00) per annum where the Branch University offers both graduate course and post graduate courses.

	3.8	A licence for the Branch School Segment (Segment ‎6.18) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Fifty Thousand (AED 150,000.00) per annum plus United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Fifty Thousand (AED 150,000.00) per annum for quality assurance services. An additional sector (such as secondary) may be added for United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifty Thousand (AED 50,000.00) per annum.

	3.9	A licence for the Boarding School Segment (Segment ‎6.19) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Thousand (AED 100,000.00) per annum.

	3.10	A licence for the School Segment (Segment ‎6.20) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Fifty Thousand (AED 150,000.00) per annum plus United Arab Emirates Dirhams One Hundred Fifty Thousand (AED 150,000.00) per annum for quality assurance services. An additional sector, such as secondary may be added for an additional amount of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifty Thousand (AED 50,000.00) per annum.

	3.11	A licence for the Production Activity ‎7.1.5 or the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.1.6 under the Therapeutics Segment (Segment ‎7.1) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

	3.12	A licence for the Production Activity ‎7.2.5 or the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.2.6 under the Diagnostics and Analysis Segment (Segment ‎7.2) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

	3.13	A licence for the Production Activity ‎7.3.5 or the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.3.6 under the Agricultural, Forestry, Horticulture, Food Segment (Segment ‎7.3) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

	3.14	A licence for the Production Activity ‎7.4.5 or the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.4.6 under the Environment Segment (Segment ‎7.4) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

	3.15	A licence for the Production Activity ‎7.5.5 or the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.5.6 under the Speciality Supplies Segment (Segment ‎7.5) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

	3.16	A licence for the Production Activity ‎7.6.5 or the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.6.6 under the Equipment Segment (Segment ‎7.6) is United Arab Emirates Dirhams Twenty Five Thousand (AED 25,000.00) per annum.

4.	Listing of Activities on a Licence

	4.1	A DIC, DMC (except for Segment ‎3.1), KV (as for Segments ‎6.18, ‎6.19, and ‎6.20 only) IMPZ, DSC, DuBiotech, DREEC and Dubailand licensee may (but is not obliged to) add one or more, but generally not to exceed five (5), of the activities from the segment chosen for specific inclusion on the licence (for instance, to denote a particular speciality or business focus).

	4.2	As an exception to Note ‎2.1, and for the General Segments and the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1), only one activity will be licensed and undertaken unless a licensee is specifically authorised to conduct more than one activity.

	4.3	For the DREEC Segments, a maximum of three (3) activities may be licensed and undertaken under each DREEC Segment, with the exception of Segment ‎9.6 for which only one (1) activity may be licensed and undertaken.

5.	Limitation on Service Provider Segment and Consultancy Segment

	5.1	Issuance of any licence under the Service Provider Segment for any activity, and for Legal Consultancy (Activity ‎10.2.1), Accounting/Auditing Consultancy (Activity ‎10.2.1‎10.2.2), Architectural Consultancy (Activity ‎10.2.2‎10.2.3) or Engineering Design Consultancy (Activity ‎10.2.3‎10.2.4) under the Consultancy Segment, is restricted to persons or organisations that are currently licensed to undertake that particular activity by the relevant authority in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.

6.	Capitalisation of Companies in DOZ

	6.1	For all activities under DOZ and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

7.	Capitalisation of Companies in IMPZ

	7.1	For all activities under the Printing Segment (Segment ‎4.1) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Five Hundred Thousand (AED 500,000.00).

	7.2	For all activities under the Publishing Segment (Segment ‎4.4), and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Two Hundred Thousand (AED 200,000.00).

	7.3	For all other activities under IMPZ and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

8.	Capitalisation of Companies for the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment

	8.1	For all activities under the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand (AED 2,500,000.00).

	8.2	Any changes to the shareholding of a licensee licensed under the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1), will require the prior consent of the Authority. The provisions of Decision No. 3 of 2004 concerning the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003 shall specifically apply to any transfer of shares in a licensee licensed under the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1).

9.	Capitalisation of Companies for the School Segment

	9.1	For all activities under the School Segment (Segment ‎6.20) and for the Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Two Million Five Hundred Thousand (AED 2,500,000.00).

10.	Capitalisation of Companies for the Therapeutics Segment

	10.1	For the Production Activity ‎7.1.5 under the Therapeutics Segment (Segment ‎7.1) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

	10.2	For the Manufacturing Activity ‎7.1.6 under the Therapeutics Segment (Segment ‎7.1) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

11.	Capitalisation of Companies for the Diagnostics and Analysis Segment

	11.1	For the Production Activity 7.2.5 under the Diagnostics and Analysis Segment (Segment 7.2) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

	11.2	For the Manufacturing Activity 7.2.6 under the Diagnostics and Analysis Segment (Segment 7.2) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

12.	Capitalisation of Companies for the Agricultural, Forestry, Horticulture, Food Segment

	12.1	For the Production Activity 7.3.5 under the Agricultural, Forestry, Horticulture, Food Segment (Segment 7.3) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

	12.2	For the Manufacturing Activity 7.3.6 under the Agricultural, Forestry, Horticulture, Food Segment (Segment 7.3) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

13.	Capitalisation of Companies for Environment Segment

	13.1	For the Production Activity 7.4.5 under the Environment Segment (Segment 7.4) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

	13.2	For the Manufacturing Activity 7.4.6 under the Environment Segment (Segment 7.4) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

14.	Capitalisation of Companies for Speciality Supplies Segment

	14.1	For the Production Activity 7.5.5 under the Speciality Supplies Segment (Segment 7.5) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

	14.2	For the Manufacturing Activity 7.5.6 under the Speciality Supplies Segment (Segment 7.5) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

15.	Capitalisation of Companies for Equipment Segment

	15.1	For the Production Activity 7.6.5 under the Equipment Segment (Segment 7.6) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

	15.2	For the Manufacturing Activity 7.6.6 under the Equipment Segment (Segment 7.6) and for the purposes of Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00).

16.	Capitalisation of Companies in DREEC

	16.1	For all activities in DREEC and for the Regulation 23.1 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003, the minimum paid up capital of an FZ-LLC shall be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Three Hundred Thousand (AED 300,000.00) with the exception of Segment ‎9.6 for which the minimum paid up capital will be United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifty Thousand (AED 50,000.00).

17.	Limitations on licensees for the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment, Broadcast Management Segment and Broadcast (Non Resident) Segment (all "Broadcast Licensees") and for the Publishing Segment and New Media Segment (all "Publishers")

	17.1	For the Broadcast (Non Resident) (Segment ‎3.3), only branch office registrations are permitted and fast track registration procedures shall apply under the terms of Regulation 3.3 and Regulation 3.4 of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations 2003.

	17.2	DMC shall designate an authorised uplink service provider in the Zone. No Broadcast Licensee is authorised to resell, repackage or sub-lease broadcast uplink services except and to the extent expressly authorised by DMC in consultation with the authorised uplink service provider.

	17.3	For the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1) for any modifications or additions to the channels being broadcast by a Broadcast Licensee, DMC must be informed in writing in advance by the Broadcast Licensee of any such modifications or additions, and the Broadcast Licensee's licence will be amended by DMC to reflect any such modifications or additions. No Broadcast Licensee may operate on the basis of any modifications or additions to the channels being broadcast by that Broadcast Licensee unless and until its licence is amended by DMC.

	17.4	For Broadcast Licensees and Publishers, any and all disputes with regard to content will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Broadcasting and Publication Disputes Tribunal Regulations 2003 and the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Codes of Guidance 2003.

	17.5	For the Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) Segment (Segment ‎3.1), licensees are not permitted to uplink through the designated uplink provider any third party channels not owned or controlled by that licensee.

	17.6	For the Broadcast (Non Resident) (Segment ‎3.3), a licensee is not permitted to maintain a physical presence in the Zone or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates and no residence permits in terms of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Employment Regulations 2004 will be provided to any such licensee. This restriction shall be a condition on the licence for the purposes of Regulation 9 of the Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations 2003.

	17.7	For the Broadcast (TV and Radio Broadcast) (Segment ‎3.1) and the TV Network – Satellite – (Direct to Home and Cable Head End) Activity ‎3.1.6, a licensee is not permitted to provide satellite service for free to air channels unless authorised by DMC and authorised uplink service provider. Additional fees will apply to any such authorisation. Such licensees are further not permitted to provide satellite services for channels not owned by that licensee, unless authorised by DMC and authorised uplink service provider. If so authorised, an additional fee will apply.

18.	Limitations on Licensees for the DMC Freelancer Segment and KV Freelancer Segment

	18.1	Issuance of a permit under the DMC Freelancer Segment (Segment ‎3.9) or the KV Freelancer Segment (Segment ‎6.17) will only be to individuals on a sole proprietorship basis.

19.	Limitations on Licence for the Associations (Non Profit) Segments

	19.1	Issuance of a licence for the Associations (Non Profit) Segments (Segment ‎3.10 and Segment ‎9.6) will only be granted to bona fide representatives of the relevant segment that operate on a not for profit and non-commercial basis. Issuance of a licence may be to either a free zone limited liability company or a branch of a foreign company.

20.	Limitations on Licence for the University Segment

	20.1	Issuance of a licence for the University Segment (Segment ‎6.1) will only be granted to bona fide branches of an approved foreign University, College or School and where that University, College or School exercises full control over the operation and management of the branch.

21.	Additional Requirements for Licensing under the Hotel and Leisure Services Segment

	21.1	Issuance of a licence for the Hotel and Leisure Services Segment (Segment ‎10.4) is subject to licensing and approval requirements as set out in Decision 2 of 2006.

22.	Adding additional Segments to an Existing Licence

	22.1	Where a licensee wishes to add an additional segment to its licence, this will be treated as a new application and a further licence fee of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifteen Thousand (AED 15,000.00) per annum will be payable.

23.	Property Management Services

	23.1	Issuance of a licence for the Property Management Services Segment (Segment ‎10.5) is specifically restricted to the management of properties located in areas under the regulatory and administrative control of the Authority and for properties that are owned or leased by the licensee. No person or corporate entity may provide property management services for properties located in the Zone except and to the extent that they hold a Property Management Services Licence under Segment ‎10.5. A licensee is not permitted to provide property management services whether by way of leasing, brokerage or sale for any properties located outside the Zone under any circumstances. The licence fee for Segment ‎10.5 is determined on the following basis:

		23.1.1	Where the property is managed and operated in collaboration with the Authority (under the terms of the Authority's "Property Management and Leasing Agreement"), the licence fee will be an annual amount of United Arab Emirates Dirhams Fifteen Thousand (AED 15,000.00).

		23.1.2	Where the property is managed and operated directly by the licensee, the licence fee will be an annual amount calculated at United Arab Emirates Dirhams Ten (AED 10.00) per square foot of Built Up Area (as that term is defined by the Zoning Authority in the Zone) in the property under the management of the licensee.

		23.1.3	Where a property is managed and operated directly by a licensee as set out in item ‎23.1.2 above, such licence must be maintained and renewed as long as other licensees are operating out of the property.

24.	Shared Segments

	24.1	Certain segments are shared between DMC and IMPZ as more particularly described against each shared segment.

	24.2	Certain segments are shared between DMC and DSC as more particularly described against each shared segment.

25.	Dubailand Segments

	25.1	Issuance of a licence for any of the Dubailand Segments requires the prior approval of Dubai Land LLC.

	25.2	All licences issued under any of the Dubailand Segments are for provision of Management Services only for attractions and developments located in the Dubailand development. No entity licensed under the Dubailand Segments may own or develop attractions in Dubailand and Dubailand licensees may only provider management services to entities in Dubailand licensed and regulated in accordance with the requirements of the Dubai Department of Economic Development and the Dubai Municipality.

	25.3	Dubailand Licensees may be subject to certain additional restrictions and requirements as shall be determined from time to time by the Authority in consultation with Dubai Land LLC.


1.	Dubai Internet City

	1.1	Software Development / Web Based

		1.1.1	Software Provider (Companies that provide software for resale to other business entities.)

		1.1.2	Software Solution Provider (Companies that not only resell and distribute software, but also implement it and find solutions for different entities to provide them with the best software available for them.)

		1.1.3	Data Warehousing and Data Mining (There are three types of data warehousing activities:) Data warehousing solutions (hardware and software provider) Data warehousing software provider Data warehousing application provider

		1.1.4	Content Provider (Companies that provide Web content to third parties.)

		1.1.5	Content Developer (Companies that develop Web content to be used by content providers to resell to third parties.)

		1.1.6	Electronic Payment Solutions (Companies that provide payment gateways to business entities (Software and Solutions).

		1.1.7	Multimedia Programming Services (Companies that develop multimedia (Videos, Flash, Animations) for the Web.)

		1.1.8	Research and Development (Companies that research and develop their own software as an activity including customisation of software.)

		1.1.9	Web Software Developer (Companies that develop specific Web-based software that can be customised.)

		1.1.10	Web Software Provider (Companies that resell software developed for the Web.)

		1.1.11	Web Designing (Companies specialised in designing pages of electronic services sites where the Internet is used as infrastructure.)

		1.1.12	Web Consultant (Companies that provide consultancy to other entities on creating a website.)

		1.1.13	Online Banking Solution Provider (Companies that sell online banking solutions (software, implementation, customisation) to other companies.))

		1.1.14	Online Banking Software Provider (Companies that provide packaged banking software for business entities (usually financial services companies).)

		1.1.15	Call Centre Solution Provider (Companies that provide software, and customisation and implementation therefor, for call centre)

		1.1.16	CRM Solution Provider (Companies that provide CRM solutions for other entities (software, customisation, implementation).)

		1.1.17	e-Business Solution Provider (Companies that provide solutions for entities for an online business or trade (selling products online).)

		1.1.18	Application Service Provider (Companies that provide different applications through a network such as financial services and HR.)

		1.1.19	e-Commerce (Companies that trade in goods, services and carry out commercial transactions through an electronic medium. This includes companies utilising closed information networks which are connected to open information networks.)

		1.1.20	e-Marketing (Companies providing marketing tools through a website.)

		1.1.21	Portal (Companies that prepare technical and consultative studies on portal activities with regard to the scope and the volume of the services anticipated.)

		1.1.22	Online Distributor (Companies that act as a middle man for products moving from sellers to clients directly through a Web-based network.)

		1.1.23	B2B Portal (Companies that create portals between two or more different entities and solely accessed by those entities.)

		1.1.24	B2C Portal (Companies that create a portal for businesses to be accessed by their clients only.)

		1.1.25	Online Services (Companies that provide online services using a database and programmes and are fitted as a website service with the basic function of joining buyer and seller on the Internet.)

	1.2	Information Technology

		1.2.1	Network Solution Provider (Companies that provide network solutions for business entities.)

		1.2.2	Web Hosting Services (Companies that host websites through their services providing hosting and security.)

		1.2.3	Network Consultant (Companies that consult and advise business entities on the best way of setting up a network.)

		1.2.4	Wireless Solutions Provider (Companies that provide wireless solutions for business entities.)

		1.2.5	Broadband Solution Provider (Companies that provide broadband solutions for business entities.)

		1.2.6	Security Solution Provider (Companies that provide security services such as encryption and firewalls (software and hardware).)

		1.2.7	IT Systems Integrator (Companies that support other business entities to create a symbiotic working frame between their software and hardware.)

		1.2.8	IT Infrastructure Solution Provider (Companies that specialise in laying the technical foundations of Information Technology, which comprises the network, the systems and the databases including companies engaged in preparing consultative studies along with the installation of the network, the systems and manpower.)

		1.2.9	Chip Technologies (Companies that develop the software needed by core processors.)

		1.2.10	GPS Solutions Provider (Companies creating and supporting software needed by business entities to support their GPS hardware.)

		1.2.11	GIS Solution Provider (Companies that create architectural design and landscaping solutions, developed and based through software.)

		1.2.12	BMS Solutions Provider (Companies that provide building management systems solutions for buildings and properties (software, hardware, implementation and maintenance.)

		1.2.13	IT Solutions Provider (Companies that provide IT solutions.)

		1.2.14	Biometric Technologies and Solutions Provider (Companies that provide biometric solutions (software, hardware, implementation and support.)

		1.2.15	IT Venture Capital Consultancy (Companies that specialise in financing IT business entities.)

		1.2.16	Telecommunications Consultancy (Companies that provide consultancy and support to telecommunications providers.)

		1.2.17	Information Technology Consultancy (Companies that provide technical services and consultancies with respect to Information Technology and applications like Intranet, Internet and data warehousing to enhance administration and technical performance.)

		1.2.18	Online Engineering Software Provider (Companies that resell online engineering software to other companies.)

		1.2.19	Online Engineering Solution Provider (Companies that sell online engineering solutions (software, implementation, customisation).)

2.	Dubai Outsource Zone

	2.1	Dubai Outsource Zone

		2.1.1	Finance and Accounting (Companies providing outsource services for accounts payable, accounts receivable, risk management and general book keeping. This does not include Accountancy/Auditing Consultancy as set out as an Activity under the Consultancy Segment.)

		2.1.2	Customer Care (Companies providing outsource services for customer selection through marketing campaigns, telemarketing and telesales, retention of services and support, extension services through cross selling and up selling and technical help desks.)

		2.1.3	Human Resources (Companies providing third party services for employee support, payroll management, performance management and benefits administration. This does not include Human Resources Consultancy for recruitment as an Activity under the Consultancy Segment or Recruitment Agency an Activity under the Service Provider Segment.)

		2.1.4	Transaction Processing (Companies providing third party services for billing and payment services, insurance claims processing, medical prescription processing and general collections. This does not include Insurance Service Provider services as set out an Activity under the Service Provider Segment.)

		2.1.5	Information Technology Management (Companies providing outsource services to third parties on a remote basis for system maintenance, technical support and customer relations management systems.)

		2.1.6	Document Management (Companies providing physical storage facilities to third parties for document management purposes.)

		2.1.7	Call Centre Training (Companies providing training services to third parties for call centre personnel. This does not include call centre services generally to third parties.)

3.	Dubai Media City

	3.1	Broadcasting (TV and Radio Broadcast) (This Licence Segment also applies in Dubai Studio City.)

		3.1.1	TV Station – Terrestrial (A TV station that operates television broadcasting studios and facilities for the production and transmission of television programmes to the public. The TV Station broadcasts an in-house produced single channel or multiple channels via analogue or digital terrestrial network in the United Arab Emirates. The TV Station shall obtain a licence to use the TV broadcast frequency from the designated authority in the United Arab Emirates.)

		3.1.2	TV Network – Terrestrial (A TV terrestrial network that operates television and broadcasting studio facilities for production and transmission of television programmes produced in-house as well as broadcasts television channels of other TV Stations, via their analogue or digital terrestrial network in the United Arab Emirates. The TV Network shall obtain a licence to use the TV broadcast frequency from the designated authority in the United Arab Emirates.)

		3.1.3	Radio Station – Terrestrial (A Radio Station that operates radio production and radio broadcasting facilities for single channel or multiple channels via analogue/digital terrestrial network in the United Arab Emirates. Radio Station broadcasts such in-house produced single channel or multiple channels via analogue/ digital terrestrial network in the United Arab Emirates. The Radio Station shall obtain a licence to use the Radio broadcast frequency from the designated authority in the United Arab Emirates.)

		3.1.4	Radio Network – Terrestrial (A Radio terrestrial network that operates radio and broadcasting studio facilities for production and transmission of radio programmes produced in-house, as well as broadcasts of radio channels of other Radio Stations, via their analogue/digital terrestrial network in the United Arab Emirates. The Radio Network shall obtain a licence to use the radio broadcast frequency from the designated authority in the United Arab Emirates.)

		3.1.5	TV Station – Satellite (A TV station that operates television broadcasting studios and facilities for the production and transmission of television programmes to the public. The TV Station broadcasts such in-house produced single channel or multiple channels to one or more satellites via uplink facilities operated by the authorised uplink service provider.)

		3.1.6	TV Network – Satellite – (Direct to Home and Cable Head End) (A TV Network satellite that operates television broadcasting studios and facilities for the production and transmission of television programmes to the public. The TV Network broadcasts both in-house produced TV channels as well as TV channels of other TV Stations via satellite uplink facilities in operated by the authorised uplink service provider. The broadcast is for Direct-to-Home (DTH) Services.)

		3.1.7	Radio Station – Satellite (A Radio Station that operates radio production and radio broadcasting facilities for single channel or multiple channels broadcast to one or more satellites via uplink facilities operated by the authorised uplink service provider.)

		3.1.8	Radio Network – Satellite (A Radio Network satellite that operates radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the production and transmission of radio programmes to the public. The Radio Network broadcasts both in-house produced radio channels as well as radio channels of other radio stations to one or more satellites via satellite uplink facilities operated by the authorised uplink service provider.)

		3.1.9	IP Streaming (A TV station that operates television broadcasting studios and facilities for the production and transmission of television programmes to the public. The TV station broadcasts an in-house production single channel or multiple channels through the internet.

	3.2	Broadcast Management (This Licence Segment also applies in Dubai Studio City)

		3.2.1	TV / Radio – Marketing and Sales (A company providing marketing and sales services for TV/Radio stations and networks.)

		3.2.2	TV / Radio – Production Services (A company providing production services for TV/Radio stations and networks.)

		3.2.3	TV / Radio – Representative Office (A representative office of an existing TV/Radio station/Network. The office is for all activities related to TV/Radio stations or network (such as marketing, sales, production, content acquisition, news, etc.) excluding transmission.)

		3.2.4	TV./ Radio – News Bureau (A news bureau providing TV/Radio stations with audio/visual news content.)

		3.2.5	TV./ Radio – Satellite Operator (A sales and marketing office for a satellite operator targeting TV/Radio stations/Networks.)

		3.2.6	TV./ Radio – Teleport Operator (A sales and marketing office for a teleport operator targeting TV/Radio stations/Networks)

		3.2.7	IP Streaming (Companies that provide IP streaming services to existing TV stations and networks.)

	3.3	Broadcaster (Non Resident) (This Licence Segment also applies in Dubai Studio City) (Broadcasters that have no physical presence in the Zone and use for SamaCom remote play-out and uplinking services.)

	3.4	Media and Marketing Services

		3.4.1	Direct Marketing and Promotional Services (Companies primarily engaged in marketing of products or services, via direct marketing strategies and promotional events.)

		3.4.2	Marketing and Sales Operations (Companies acting on their own account, or contracted by third parties, to market and sell media products and services through a set and defined system of authorised agents, distributors or resellers. This excludes the importation of products for direct supply to third parties outside the Zone.)

		3.4.3	Marketing Agency (Companies that create and manage marketing strategies to promote products and services through coordination with advertising and distribution agents.)

		3.4.4	E-Marketing (Companies that create and manage marketing strategies produced and managed through electronic media to promote products and services on the internet, portals and web sites.)

		3.4.5	Marketing of Commercial Art (Companies engaged in providing commercial, professional art and illustration services. This also includes Companies engaged in providing artistic creative material for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business and industrial users.)

		3.4.6	Advertising and Communications Agency (Companies engaged in creative content development to promote products, services, and communication initiatives of all types through all media and communication channels.)

		3.4.7	Public Relations Agency (Companies that create, manage and maintain the image of a brand, communication, product or service in view of the end user using all media channels.)

		3.4.8	Advertising: Outdoor (Companies engaged in creative content development to promote products, services, and communication initiatives of all types using all forms of outdoor media channels.)

		3.4.9	Advertising: Internet (Companies engaged in creative content development to promote products, services, and communication initiatives of all types using all forms of electronic media channels such as the Internet, websites and portals.)

		3.4.10	Advertising: Below the Line (Companies engaged in creative content development to promote products, services, and communication initiatives of all types using merchandising material, giveaways and promotional items.)

		3.4.11	Advertising: Through the Line (Companies engaged in creating advertising campaigns providing a full range of services (i.e., through in-house capabilities or subcontracting), including advice, creative services, and account management, production of advertising material, media planning, and buying. This also includes the entire value chain of the advertising and communication agencies including, but not limited to, outdoor, Internet, public relations, below the line and marketing solutions.)

		3.4.12	Advertising: Above the Line (Companies engaged in creating advertising campaigns and placing such advertising in periodicals, newspapers, radio and television, or other media.)

		3.4.13	Media Placement, Buying and Selling (Companies engaged in purchasing advertising time or space from media outlets and reselling it to advertising agencies or individual companies directly.)

		3.4.14	Media Representation (Companies acting as independent representatives primarily engaged in selling media time or space for media owners for print, TV, Radio, and electronic media.)

		3.4.15	Corporate Identity and Branding (Companies that focus on the creation and management of corporate identities through the development of all the brand identity and corporate communication materials.)

		3.4.16	Graphic Design (Companies engaged in creative content development through the use of artistic or electronic methods to communicate in all types of media channels.)

	3.5	Business and Information Services

		3.5.1	News Agencies (Global providers of information for news, financial, multimedia, general events and current affairs.)

		3.5.2	Media Research and Information Services (Researches on media placement in operating environments, to provide data analysis such as demographics, viewer and end user preferences, segmentation on content acceptance and use and provision of consultation and reviews as needed for strategic business decision processes.)

	3.6	New Media and Media Support Services

		3.6.1	Web Designing and Management (Companies providing professional web designer who conceptualise and create websites on the worldwide web.)

		3.6.2	Interactive Services (Web Casting / Streaming) (Companies providing web casting / streaming by broadcasting live or pre-recorded video and audio across the Internet.)

		3.6.3	Media Software Development and System Integration (Developers of specialised software applications for media companies and/or the design, supply, testing and commissioning of systems and equipments for media companies and customer support.)

		3.6.4	Photography and Digital Imaging (Companies that produce and manage imagines in still and digital format.)

		3.6.5	Electronic Scanning and Archiving (Companies providing electronic document management and archiving system solutions and integration.)

		3.6.6	Digital Media Archiving, Distribution and Management (Companies managing digital media content through the use of content aggregation or library archiving services to acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible media content to all end users.)

		3.6.7	Media Equipment Rentals (Companies renting all types of media equipment such as: cameras, lighting, stage sets, audio visual, cabling, pyrotechnics, lifting equipment, etc.)

		3.6.8	Media Hardware Equipment and System Integration (Companies marketing, selling, installing and servicing all types of media equipment.)

		3.6.9	Satellite Equipment Services and System Integration (Companies marketing, selling, installing and servicing of all types of equipment specialised for satellite operations.)

	3.7	Music and Entertainment (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Studio City)

		3.7.1	Music Production and Recordings (Companies involved in recorded music production including contracting with artists and arranging and financing the production of original master recordings. The companies are not engaged in duplication or distribution.)

		3.7.2	Music Distribution (Companies releasing, promoting and distributing recorded music.)

		3.7.3	Music Publishing (Companies acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with laws and promoting and authorising the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print or other media, and representing the interests of the songwriter or other owners of musical compositions through licensing agreements.)

		3.7.4	Music Label and Rights Management (Companies having the rights to broadcast copyrighted music, represent national and international authors, composers, publishers and music labels.)

	3.8	Leisure and Events (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Studio City)

		3.8.1	Event Management (Companies promoting and managing their own events, or contracted by third parties to manage events, and using facilities such as arenas, stadiums, theatres, hotels, clubs and other related facilities and also for events in Dubai, following the rules and regulations stipulated by local authorities including the DTCM.)

		3.8.2	Sports Management and Promotion (Companies acquiring and registering copyrights for branding, advertising and promotion of sporting events in all media channels; representing the interests of sporting personalities, clubs, owners, and legal bodies through contractual or ownership agreements; owning the right to broadcast and promote sporting events, represent national and international owners, teams and personalities within the Sports Industry; providing services such as organising, sponsoring and advertising sport events.)

		3.8.3	Conference Organisers and Management (Companies selling and marketing exhibition or conference facilities space. This involves all administration, bookings, arranging displays, and services to conference facilitators and exhibitors.)

		3.8.4	Performing Arts Management (Companies that produce theatrical, cultural, musical or artistic shows such as musicals, operas, plays, comedy ballets and dance shows; acquire and register copyrights for these shows in accordance with laws and promoting and authorising the use of these shows in all media channels; representing the interests of the artists, actors, owners through licensing agreements.)

		3.8.5	Choreography (Companies creating instructions for dance in theatrical and all media shows.)

	3.9	Freelancers (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Studio City and International Media Production Zone)

		3.9.1	Actor (A person taking an acting role in a film, TV programme, commercial or an event.)

		3.9.2	Artist (A person specialised in a certain medium in visual or fine arts such as music, literature or theatre)

		3.9.3	Animator (A person who is an expert in animation in motion pictures, video games or animation design.)

		3.9.4	Audio / Sound Engineer (A personal responsible for the technical aspects of a sound recording system or sound broadcast.)

		3.9.5	Cameraman (A person in charge of photography and motion pictures using all types of camera equipment.)

		3.9.6	Cartoonist (A person who is an expert in animation focusing on character generation.)

		3.9.7	Choreographer (A person who creates original dances and develop new interpretations of existing dances.)

		3.9.8	Commentators: Radio, Events, Sports, Television (A person who acts as a commentator, journalist or opinion maker to readers viewers and listeners.)

		3.9.9	Composer (A person who creates original music.)

		3.8.10	Copywriter (A person who creates verbal or written aspects to productions such as original catch phrases, slogans and strap-lines.)

		3.8.11	Creative Director: Advertising, Film (A person who overseas the management of transforming creative media concepts into communicated media.)

		3.8.12	Critics: Music, Film, Theatre (A person providing documented feedback on industry on goings.)

		3.8.13	Director: Film, Television, Music, Theatre (A person who is responsible for the creative decisions of a production.)

		3.8.14	Editor: Video and Film (A person acting as a film or videotape editor offering services in post-production and involved in editing material.)

		3.8.15	Fashion Stylist (A person engaged in planning creative solutions for a design brief, selecting the most suitable accessories to complement garments and arranging these appropriately.)

		3.8.16	Fashion Designer (A person who designs accessories and clothing.)

		3.8.17	Graphic Designer (A person who arranges image and text to communicate a message via print, digital media, motion picture, animation, product decoration, packaging, signs, identities, etc.)

		3.8.18	Journalist (A person writing articles and reports for broadcast or publication media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, documentary film and the Internet.)

		3.8.19	Lighting Technician (A person skilled in setting the mood, and who shapes and moulds the visual image captured on the television, on film and on video using lighting effects.)

		3.8.20	Marketing Specialist (A person who creates and manages marketing strategies to promote products and services through coordination with Advertising and distribution agents.)

		3.8.21	Media Planner (A person who translates a client's marketing objectives into a media plan by identifying the most appropriate target audience(s) and the advertising media.)

		3.8.22	Media Representative (A person who acts as an independent representative and who is primarily engaged in selling media time or space for media owners in print, TV, Radio, and electronic media.)

		3.8.23	Music Director (A person who conducts, directs, plans and leads instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups.)

		3.8.24	Musician (A person who plays a musical instrument for a profession.)

		3.8.25	Newsreader: Television, Radio (A person who presents the news on radio or TV.)

		3.8.26	Painter (A person who uses his artistic talents to create painted art.)

		3.8.27	Photographer (A person who uses still photography as a medium to communicate ideas and express opinions.)

		3.8.28	Photojournalist (A person specialising in collecting photographic news content, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast.)

		3.8.29	Presenter (TV/Radio) (A person who presents content on radio or TV.)

		3.8.30	Producer (A person who oversees the business and financial decisions for a motion picture including obtaining resources, creating scripts, and overseeing production.)

		3.8.31	Reporter (A person who writes articles for broadcast or radio.)

		3.8.32	Scriptwriter (A person who creates the written material for television, radio and film productions.)

		3.8.33	Set and Exhibit Designer (A person who designs and creates sets for movies, television and theatre productions and special exhibition displays)

		3.8.34	Special Effects Producer (A multi-media artist who creates special effects or animation or other visual images on film, video or other electronic medial.

		3.8.35	Writer (A person who composes all types of creative writing including novels, children's literature, plays, poetry and scripts for screen and television.)

		3.8.36	Translator (A person certified by a competent authority to convert written materials from one language into another.)

		3.8.37	Compere: Stage, Radio, TV (A person who conducts shows on stage, announcing the sequence of events to come and who is in control of the programmes from start to end.)

		3.8.38	New Media Specialist (A person who provides technical advice linking new media to equipment or any kind of new media technology.)

		3.8.39	Sculptor (A fine artist who creates original artwork using a variety of media and techniques.)

		3.8.40	Web Design (A professional web designer who conceptualises and creates websites on the worldwide web.)

	3.10	Association (Non Profit)

		3.10.1	Advertising (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Advertising industry.)

		3.10.2	Broadcasting (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Broadcasting industry.)

		3.10.3	Film (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Film industry.)

		3.10.4	Hospitality (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Hospitality industry.)

		3.10.5	Journalism (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Journalism profession.)

		3.10.6	Music and Entertainment (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Music and Entertainment industry.)

		3.10.7	Media and Marketing (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Media and Marketing sector.)

		3.10.8	New Media (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the New Media industry.)

		3.10.9	Publishing and Printing (A Non Profit establishment compromising of industry professionals focusing on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, exposure placement and creating business opportunities for the Publishing and Printing industry.)

		3.10.10	Non-Media (A Non Profit establishment for a non-media purpose that is altruistic, philanthropic or charitable as determined by the Authority in its discretion.)

4.	International Media Production Zone

	4.1	Printing and Manufacturing Machinery

		4.1.1	Pre Press (Prepress includes all the steps which are carried out before the actual printing, prior to transferring of information onto paper or other substrate.)

		4.1.2	Press (The process of transferring ink onto paper or other substrate via a printing plate; this includes Letterpress, Printing, Gravure Printing, Lithography Printing and Screen Printing.)

		4.1.3	Post Press (Print Finishing (post press) includes all those steps which are carried out after printing on paper or another material has taken place. Finishing processes include cutting, folding, gathering, and binding and other similar processes for producing a finished product.)

		4.1.4	Paper and consumables (Supplies of all types of papers including web, wood free, art paper, NCR paper, consumables, ink, plates, films, lamination and cleaning products and devices.)

		4.1.5	Used Equipment Supplier (Importation and re-export of refurbished machinery for Pre Press, Press and Post Press.)

		4.1.6	Service and Parts Provider (Provider of proprietary parts and servicing for printing machinery.)

	4.2	Printing Press

		4.2.1	Digital Printers (Large Format) (Business model based on printing short run, colour, or black and white documents. Service oriented. Fully digital workflow including the presses. Book-on-Demand Printers.)

		4.2.2	Quick Printers (Small offset printers, mainly focussed on short runs and fast delivery times. Typical products are business cards, business stationery, forms, flyers, etc.)

		4.2.3	Commercial and Industrial Printers (Printers focused on commercial printing and related services, usually offering full services from pre press to post press, producing a wide range of products, mainly focused on sheet fed offset.)

		4.2.4	Commercial Web Printers (Printers focussed on printing and finishing mainly high volumes of magazines, catalogues and commercial jobs plus related services with a main focus on web offset, additional sheet fed offset presses or web gravure presses.)

		4.2.5	Newspaper Printers (Printers focussed on printing periodically published newspapers plus some commercial jobs for capacity utilisation using mainly cold set offset presses and mailroom equipment.)

		4.2.6	Plastic Cards Printing (Printers focussed on printing plastic identification cards for both private and public sectors)

		4.2.7	Cards and Envelopes Printing (Printers focussed on production of business cards, invitation cards to official events and ceremonies and cards of season's greetings and congratulations on occasion of feast and weddings. This also includes the printing of envelopes.)

		4.2.8	Screen Printing (Printers focused on printing glass, textiles, metals, wood, foils, plastic, boards, paper, card and acrylic box.)

		4.2.9	Direct Mail Printer (Printers focused on services for personalised mailings with the capacity to handle various non-graphic data formats.)

		4.2.10	Neon Printing Manufacture (Business model base on the fabrication of promotional items include kiosks, light boxes and signage using acrylic, wood and metal for retail and service industries such as shopping mall, shop, restaurant, hotel, etc.)

		4.2.11	Signage Manufacture (Business model base on manufacturing all kind of road signage, including installation and maintenance thereof.)

		4.2.12	Exhibition Contractor (Business model base on the design and fabrication of individual exhibition stands including research and conceptualization, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering, model making, fabrication, installation and maintenance.)

	4.3	Packaging - Packaging includes the equipment, material and processes for containment and packing prior to sale or shipment with the primary purpose of facilitating the purchase, use and transport of a product or products. Also includes recycling of packaging products.

		4.3.1	Flexible Packaging (Includes printed OPP/BOPP film, printed aluminium foil lids, printed OPP/BOPP/PS labels, stretch sleeve labels, unprinted film, specialist ice cream packaging.)

		4.3.2	Laminated Packaging (Laminated cartons for packaging liquids and corrugated cartons: includes Gable top cartons, Aseptic cartons, kraft paper and fluting.)

		4.3.3	Metal Containers and Closures (Includes two-piece beverage cans, three-piece tinplate cans, crown corks, can ends.)

		4.3.4	Plastic Containers and Closures (Includes blow-moulded HDPE, blow-moulded PVC, PET/PET pre-forms, HIPS and PET sheet thermoforming, plastic caps, lids and other closures.)

		4.3.5	Packaging Manufacturing Machinery and Transport Packaging (Includes all machinery for the production of packaging goods and materials, injection moulding, and machinery for the recycling of packaging products.)

		4.3.6	Packaging Printers (Includes folding carton production and related services such as geometrical design, development of carton material, logistics and warehousing of finished products, hot foil stamping, special varnishing, die-cutting, embossing, engraving and gluing.)

		4.3.7	Label Printing (Includes label production and related services such as wet glue and pressure sensitive labels, wraps, sleeves. Also, finishing processes including hot foil stamping, guillotining, punching and die cutting.)

	4.4	Publishing (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Media City)

		4.4.1	Newspapers (Regional and National) (Includes Dailies, Weeklies and Supplements. Published to communicate regional, international, corporate or industry specific topics on a regular basis, and produced in a broadsheet, tabloid or broadside format.)

		4.4.2	Magazines (Professional, business and customer publications, business and professional interest magazines including marketing, advertising, public relations, management, human resources, computer security, printing, horticulture, planning and development, and other industry topics; personal interests magazines including motoring, motor sport, music, consumer electronics and sport.)

		4.4.3	Books (Business and consumer books covering, educational, fiction and non-fiction books produced in hard or paperback format covering academic disciplines, science, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, psychology, business, arts, economics, accounting, educational and reference books, and children’s books.)

		4.4.4	Online and Electronic Content (Companies involved in the organizing, categorizing, and structuring of information, either in the form of text, images, documents etc. so they can be stored, published, and edited with ease and flexibility, including collecting, managing and publishing content or any similar content required for reproducing publications on-line.)

		4.4.5	e-Books (Publishers involved in the creation, content, structure, and presentation of electronic books providing the functionality of an ordinary book.)

		4.4.6	Directories, Guides, Manuals and Catalogues (Publishing companies involved in the disciplines associated with catalogue/directory collation of data and production of small handbooks, such as tourist guides, operational/product manuals, product catalogues and directories such as telephone/industry directories.)

		4.4.7	Publishing Representatives (Establishment or person representing a Publisher conducting a publishing activity in line with the licensing requirements.)

	4.5	New Media (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Media City)

		4.5.1	New Media (Media utilising electronic and interactive delivery elements.)

		4.5.2	Interactive Media (Media content and services utilising the Web, and electronic devices including interactive television through cable or satellite.)

		4.5.3	Recreational and Educational Media (Media for entertainment, recreational, leisure and educational interactive and electronic-based products, development and services.)

		4.5.4	Digital and Streaming Media (Digital and streaming media content, management, archiving, distribution and services.)

		4.5.5	Production of New Media (New media production including music and "narrowcast" equipment, including production and post production equipment, maintenance and services.)

		4.5.6	New Media Marketing and Publishing (Production of on-line and electronic brochures, advertising and publishing and related services.)

	4.6	Media and Marketing Services (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Media City)

		4.6.1	Advertising Designing and Production (Companies that design commercials and produce audio and video tapes, paintings and photographs for newspapers and magazines.)

		4.6.2	Promotional Gifts Preparation (Companies providing engraving, printing or similar services for promotional gifts.)

		4.6.3	Multi Dimensional Images Production (Hologram) (Includes 2-3 dimensional or hologram imaging by technical means technology on mediums like thermal paper, stickers or tapes (films) which are used for promotional purposes, and for protection against counterfeiting.)

	4.7	Storage

		4.7.1	Storage (Companies that deal in storage of goods and commodities in warehouses for later use on behalf of self or third parties for a limited period.)

5.	Dubai Studio City

	5.1	Filmed Entertainment / Production and Post Production (This Licence Segment also applies to Dubai Media City)

		5.1.1	Pre-Production (Companies offering pre-production services such as script editing, set construction, location scouting, location management services and casting.)

		5.1.2	Film/TV Production (Companies primarily involved in producing motion pictures, videos, television programmes, or television commercials including provision of sound, stages, back lots and sets, water tanks, recording studios, production offices, green room facilities, equipment rental, trailers and transportation facilities.)

		5.1.3	Film/TV Post Production (Companies providing post production services and other services to the motion picture industry, including specialized motion picture or video post production services, such as offline and online editing suites, film/tape transfers (labs and telecine), printing facilities, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, and computer-produced graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture film.)

		5.1.4	Film/TV Distribution (Companies primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors.)

		5.1.5	Media Content Management and Provider (Companies that provide library or archive services including companies that acquire, research, store, preserve, and generally make accessible to the public documents, photographs, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of interest to the film/TV production industry.)

		5.1.6	Film/TV Content Rights Management (Companies providing services to obtain the intellectual property rights to produce a play, film or music.)

		5.1.7	Animation (Companies providing animation software and services.)

		5.1.8	Set Construction (Companies specialised in designing and building sets and facades for movie and television productions.)

		5.1.9	Prop Shops (Companies providing furniture and accessories required in productions.)

		5.1.10	Equipment Rental (Companies supplying equipment for television and film production, such as lighting equipment, cameras, etc)

		5.1.11	Casting Agency (Companies involved in sourcing talent for the media entertainment industry and providing services for hiring actors.)

		5.1.12	Modelling Agency (Companies hiring models for special roles including fashion modelling, commercial modelling, fitness modelling, parts modelling, etc.)

		5.1.13	Broadcasting Systems Integrators (Companies providing consulting services for broadcast companies, including market research, cost analysis, business planning, strategy analysis, etc.)

		5.1.14	Broadcasting Systems Integrators (Companies that design, supply, test and commission systems and equipments for broadcast and production companies.)

6.	Knowledge Village

	6.1	University
		(A University licensed and accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.)

	6.2	Branch University
		(A foreign branch of a University, College or School providing accredited academic programmes and degrees.)

	6.3	Online Academic Institute
		(Accredited and ranked international colleges and universities offering degree programs that are exclusively online.)

	6.4	Distance Learning Centre
		(A centre from a reputed, ranked and accredited international university or college offering programmes providing an opportunity for working professionals or part time students to obtain an undergraduate or postgraduate degree through the distance education model.)

	6.5	Academic Service Provider
		(Companies representing and providing support services to International accredited Universities and Colleges.)

	6.6	Management Development Centre
		(A centre providing specialised short and long term non-degree programmes on organisational and executive development in areas such as strategy, marketing, finance, operations, human resources and general management.)

	6.7	Professional Training Centre
		(A centre offering training courses and certifications on a professional level.)

	6.8	Vocational Training Centre
		(A centre providing technical skills and knowledge that helps people in getting a job or qualifying to do further education and training in a particular field.)

	6.9	IT and Media Corporate School
		(Corporate IT and Media companies providing training for their own technologies and services)

	6.10	e-Learning Provider
		(Companies offering e-Learning Technologies and Support Services)

	6.11	Academic Infrastructure Provider
		(Provider only of infrastructure and support to Branch Universities licensed under Activity ‎6.2.)

	6.12	Innovation Centre
		(A centre offering Specialised Business and Resource Management Consultancy and in-house training. For the avoidance of doubt, recruitment and placement services are not included or allowed under this Activity.)

	6.13	Human Resources Development Centre
		(A centre specialising in Human Resources development activities. For the avoidance of doubt, recruitment and placement services are not included or allowed under this Activity.)

	6.14	Research and Development Centre
		(A centre operating in the field of research and development.)

	6.15	Testing Centre
		(A centre providing services to individuals and organisations to conduct tests on certification, aptitude, language proficiency or any skills and knowledge acquired on various subjects, and also providing assessment tools and solutions to organisations to enable them to conduct tests.)

	6.16	Executive Education Centre
		(A centre providing or facilitating Executive Development Programmes ("EDP") from reputed, ranked and accredited international universities or colleges. This licence may also be granted to Universities or Branch Universities that wish to offer EDP.)

	6.17	Knowledge Village Freelancers

		6.17.1	Trainer (An individual providing training to professionals in the areas of IT, Media, Business and Management, Logistics, Languages and associated areas.)

		6.17.2	Tutor/Coach (An individual coaching students on any curriculum specific to secondary and tertiary education.)

		6.17.3	eLearning Advisor (An individuals offering eLearning support services.)

		6.17.4	Researcher (An individual conducting research in various fields.)

		6.17.5	Education Support Services (An individual providing various services for the education system such as entrance exam coaching, curriculum design, application assistance, etc.)

		6.17.6	Human Resources Advisor (An individual providing Human Resources services. For the avoidance of doubt, recruitment and placement services are not included or allowed under this Activity.)

	6.18	Branch School – a branch operation of an existing accredited school from an approved country or one following the IB System of Education compressing some or all of the following activities.

		6.18.1	Nursery (Schools catering to children less than three (3) years of age.)

		6.18.2	KG (Schools catering to children whose admission age is based on the curriculum they choose to follow.)

		6.18.3	Primary (Schools catering from Grade 1 – Grade 6 classes and students whose admission age is based on the curriculum they choose to follow.)

		6.18.4	Preparatory (Schools catering from Grade 7 – Grade 9 classes and students and who have a set academic curriculum to follow.)

		6.18.5	Secondary (Schools catering from Grade 9 – Grade 12 or 13 classes and students. These schools must be accredited by or have authorisation from a recognised international accreditation organisation for Grade 9 and above.)

	6.19	Boarding School – a Branch School with residential boarding facilities following the health, security and residential standards as set by the Government of Dubai comprising one of the following activities.

		6.19.1	Boys School (Residential boarding schools providing education and boarding services only to boys.)

		6.19.2	Girls School (Residential boarding schools providing education and boarding services only to girls.)

		6.19.3	Boys and Girls School (Residential boarding schools providing education and boarding services to both boys and girls provided the residential facilities for boys and girls are on different premises.)

	6.20	School – Schools set up under the KV International Accreditation system with no affiliation to any existing United Arab Emirates schools licensed by the Ministry of Education. This category of schools shall follow the IB Curriculum or a curriculum from an approved country.

		6.20.1	KG (Schools catering to children whose admission age is based on the curriculum of the school they choose to follow.)

		6.20.2	Primary (Schools catering from Grade 1 – Grade 6 classes and students whose admission age is based on the curriculum they choose to follow.)

		6.20.3	Preparatory (Schools catering from Grade 7 – Grade 9 classes and students and who have a set academic curriculum to follow.)

		6.20.4	Secondary (Schools catering from Grade 9 – Grade 12 or 13 classes and students. These schools must be accredited by or have authorisation from a recognised accreditation organisation for Grade 9 and above.)

7.	Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park

	7.1	Therapeutics – Pharmaceutical and herbal products for the treatment or control of human diseases including, but not limited to, antibiotics, vaccines and gene therapy.

		7.1.1	Research (A facility (laboratory) that is mainly utilized for the investigation or experimentation aiming towards the discovery of physiological/pathological mechanism(s), a biotech or pharmaceutical product, and/or device.)

		7.1.2	Development (A facility that is mainly utilized for the process(es) of transforming a scientific discovery into a commercial product.)

		7.1.3	Storage (A facility that is mainly utilized as a centre from which products are delivered to company’s branches/subsidiaries.)

		7.1.4	Sales and Marketing (A facility from which products are promoted for sale.)

		7.1.5	Production (A facility that is mainly utilized for making a device or a pharmaceutical/ biotech/medical product in a bulk format before being packaged.)

		7.1.6	Manufacturing (A facility that is used to prepare a product for use, as in mixing the non- active ingredients to the active ingredients of a certain medication and converting the product to a tablet or fluid form. This process also includes packaging of the product.)

		7.1.7	Support Service (Activities related to providing the logistics of conducting research, training, education, production, and/or manufacturing.)

	7.2	Diagnostics and Analysis – Activities related to clinical testing, food, environmental, forensic, agricultural, and/or other biological/chemical analysis.

		7.2.1	Research (A facility (laboratory) that is mainly utilized for the investigation or experimentation aiming towards the discovery of physiological/pathological mechanism(s), a biotech or pharmaceutical product, and/or device.)

		7.2.2	Development (A facility that is mainly utilized for the process(es) of transforming a scientific discovery into a commercial product.)

		7.2.3	Storage (A facility that is mainly utilized as a centre from which products are delivered to company’s branches/subsidiaries.)

		7.2.4	Sales and Marketing (A facility from which products are promoted for sale.)

		7.2.5	Production (A facility that is mainly utilized for making a device or a pharmaceutical/ biotech/medical product in a bulk format before being packaged.)

		7.2.6	Manufacturing (A facility that is used to prepare a product for use, as in mixing the non- active ingredients to the active ingredients of a certain medication and converting the product to a tablet or fluid form. This process also includes packaging of the product.)

		7.2.7	Support Service (Activities related to providing the logistics of conducting research, training, education, production, and/or manufacturing.)

	7.3	Agricultural, Forestry, Horticulture, Food – Novel crops or animal varieties, including pesticides, food products, fertilizers, beverages, ingredients.

		7.3.1	Research (A facility (laboratory) that is mainly utilized for the investigation or experimentation aiming towards the discovery of physiological/pathological mechanism(s), a biotech or pharmaceutical product, and/or device.)

		7.3.2	Development (A facility that is mainly utilized for the process(es) of transforming a scientific discovery into a commercial product.)

		7.3.3	Storage (A facility that is mainly utilized as a centre from which products are delivered to company’s branches/subsidiaries.)

		7.3.4	Sales and Marketing (A facility from which products are promoted for sale.)

		7.3.5	Production (A facility that is mainly utilized for making a device or a pharmaceutical/ biotech/medical product in a bulk format before being packaged.)

		7.3.6	Manufacturing (A facility that is used to prepare a product for use, as in mixing the non- active ingredients to the active ingredients of a certain medication and converting the product to a tablet or fluid form. This process also includes packaging of the product.)

		7.3.7	Support Service (Activities related to providing the logistics of conducting research, training, education, production, and/or manufacturing.)

	7.4	Environment – Including, but not limited to, waste treatment, bioremediation, energy production.

		7.4.1	Research (A facility (laboratory) that is mainly utilized for the investigation or experimentation aiming towards the discovery of physiological/pathological mechanism(s), a biotech or pharmaceutical product, and/or device.)

		7.4.2	Development (A facility that is mainly utilized for the process(es) of transforming a scientific discovery into a commercial product.)

		7.4.3	Storage (A facility that is mainly utilized as a centre from which products are delivered to company’s branches/subsidiaries.)

		7.4.4	Sales and Marketing (A facility from which products are promoted for sale.)

		7.4.5	Production (A facility that is mainly utilized for making a device or a pharmaceutical/ biotech/medical product in a bulk format before being packaged.)

		7.4.6	Manufacturing (A facility that is used to prepare a product for use, as in mixing the non- active ingredients to the active ingredients of a certain medication and converting the product to a tablet or fluid form. This process also includes packaging of the product.)

		7.4.7	Support Service (Activities related to providing the logistics of conducting research, training, education, production, and/or manufacturing.)

	7.5	Speciality Supplies – Including, but not limited to, enzymes, DNA, RNA, oligonucleotides, amino acids, oligopeptides, polypeptides, proteins, cells, and research animals, gases, etc.

		7.5.1	Research (A facility (laboratory) that is mainly utilized for the investigation or experimentation aiming towards the discovery of physiological/pathological mechanism(s), a biotech or pharmaceutical product, and/or device.)

		7.5.2	Development (A facility that is mainly utilized for the process(es) of transforming a scientific discovery into a commercial product.)

		7.5.3	Storage (A facility that is mainly utilized as a centre from which products are delivered to company’s branches/subsidiaries.)

		7.5.4	Sales and Marketing (A facility from which products are promoted for sale.)

		7.5.5	Production (A facility that is mainly utilized for making a device or a pharmaceutical/ biotech/medical product in a bulk format before being packaged.)

		7.5.6	Manufacturing (A facility that is used to prepare a product for use, as in mixing the non- active ingredients to the active ingredients of a certain medication and converting the product to a tablet or fluid form. This process also includes packaging of the product.)

		7.5.7	Support Service (Activities related to providing the logistics of conducting research, training, education, production, and/or manufacturing.)

	7.6	Equipment – Hardware, software, bioreactors, furniture, and/or consumables supporting research, education, training, production, and/or manufacturing.

		7.6.1	Research (A facility (laboratory) that is mainly utilized for the investigation or experimentation aiming towards the discovery of physiological/pathological mechanism(s), a biotech or pharmaceutical product, and/or device.)

		7.6.2	Development (A facility that is mainly utilized for the process(es) of transforming a scientific discovery into a commercial product.)

		7.6.3	Storage (A facility that is mainly utilized as a centre from which products are delivered to company’s branches/subsidiaries.)

		7.6.4	Sales and Marketing (A facility from which products are promoted for sale.)

		7.6.5	Production (A facility that is mainly utilized for making a device or a pharmaceutical/ biotech/medical product in a bulk format before being packaged.)

		7.6.6	Manufacturing (A facility that is used to prepare a product for use, as in mixing the non- active ingredients to the active ingredients of a certain medication and converting the product to a tablet or fluid form. This process also includes packaging of the product.)

		7.6.7	Support Service (Activities related to providing the logistics of conducting research, training, education, production, and/or manufacturing.)

	7.7	Life Science Consultancy

			Firms specialising in carrying out technical, scientific, financial and economical studies pertaining to the life science industry in the areas of manpower, planning, advising, market research and analysis, performance analysis, due diligence, and in designing life science buildings such as laboratories, clinical trial units and manufacturing facilities.

8.	Dubai Land

	8.1	Leisure and Entertainment Management

		8.1.1	Spas

		8.1.2	Health Resorts

		8.1.3	Movie Theatres

		8.1.4	Amphitheatres

		8.1.5	Clubs

		8.1.6	Natural Therapy Clinics

		8.1.7	Performing Arts Centre

		8.1.8	Opera Houses

		8.1.9	Libraries

		8.1.10	Art Galleries

	8.2	Attraction Management

		8.2.1	Themed Amusement Parks

		8.2.2	Water Parks

		8.2.3	Family Entertainment Centres

		8.2.4	Ferris Wheel

		8.2.5	Zoos

		8.2.6	Museums

		8.2.7	Race Tracks

	8.3	Sports Zone Management

		8.3.1	Golf Courses

		8.3.2	Equestrian Centres

		8.3.3	Outdoor Sports Centre

		8.3.4	Extreme Sports

		8.3.5	Skiing

		8.3.6	Indoor Sports Centre

		8.3.7	Training Academy

		8.3.8	Sports Science Centre

		8.3.9	Stadium (Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, Multipurpose)

		8.3.10	Velodrome

		8.3.11	Natatorium

	8.4	Ecology Zone Management

		8.4.1	Botanical Gardens

		8.4.2	Insectarium

		8.4.3	Safaris

		8.4.4	Planetarium

		8.4.5	Bio Dome

		8.4.6	Horse Riding

		8.4.7	Camel Farm

		8.4.8	Kennels

		8.4.9	Stables

		8.4.10	Petting Zoo

		8.4.11	Camping

9.	Dubai Renewable Energy Eco Community

	9.1	Renewable Energy – The provision of energy from an energy resource that is replaced by a process at a rate that is equal to, or faster than, the rate at which that source is being consumed including, but not limited to, solar energy, wind energy, biomass and thermal energy, clean fuels (including, but not limited to, Hydrogen technologies and bio-fuels); low Carbon technologies and emerging/converging technologies as well as new innovations (including, but not limited to, energy efficiency applications of nanotechnology) (collectively, "renewable and related energy").

		9.1.1	Research (Companies that undertake methodical investigations into renewable and related energy).

		9.1.2	Testing (Companies that undertake experimental tests in order to determine how well renewable and related energy works.)

		9.1.3	Development (Companies that specialise in improving and developing scientific technologies commercially in their fields of renewable and related energy.)

		9.1.4	Power Generation (Companies that produce renewable heat or electricity.)

		9.1.5	Distribution (Companies that transport renewable heat or electricity from a producer to an end user.)

		9.1.6	Energy Management (Companies that provide energy management services relating to different types of renewable and related energy.)

		9.1.7	Marketing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing renewable and related energy products or services.)

		9.1.8	Manufacturing (Companies that manufacture renewable and related energy equipment and products for use. This may also include packaging of such products.)

		9.1.9	Support Services (Activities related to the provision of logistics for conducting research, training and education in renewable and related energy.)

		9.1.10	Consultancy (Companies specialised in providing different researches and studies and who act as experts in consideration of fees for providing advice or services with respect to renewable and related energy.)

	9.2	Environmental and Waste Management – The monitoring and management of air, water quality, weather forecasts, water purification, waste water management systems, ocean environment monitoring systems, recycling waste materials, water refining, desalination and treatment and bio-product provision.

		9.2.1	Research (Companies that undertake methodical investigations into environmental and waste management in order to discover facts, to establish or revise theories, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.)

		9.2.2	Testing (Companies that undertake experimental tests in order to determine how well environmental and waste management works.)

		9.2.3	Development (Companies that specialise in improving and developing scientific environmental and waste management discoveries commercially.)

		9.2.4	Energy Management (Companies that provides energy management especially with respect to conservation.)

		9.2.5	Marketing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing environmental and waste management products or services.)

		9.2.6	Manufacturing (Companies that manufacture environmental and waste management equipment and products for use. This may also include packaging of such products.)

		9.2.7	Support Services (Activities related to the provision of logistics for conducting research, training and education in environmental and waste management.)

		9.2.8	Consultancy (Companies specialised in providing different researches and studies and who act as experts in consideration of fees for providing advice or services with respect to environmental and waste management.)

	9.3	Power and Utility – Systems and applications of services in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and water to support sustainable energy provision.

		9.3.1	Research (Companies that undertake methodical investigations into power and utilities in order to discover facts, to establish or revise theories, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.)

		9.3.2	Testing (Companies conducting experimental tests in order to determine the effectiveness of power and utilities systems.)

		9.3.3	Development (Companies specialising in improving and developing scientific power and utilities discoveries commercially.)

		9.3.4	Power Generation (Companies that produce power using traditional means.)

		9.3.5	Distribution (Companies that provide solutions for transmitting and distributing power and utilities from a producer to an end user.)

		9.3.6	Energy Management (Companies that provide power and utilities services relating to different types of renewable energy.)

		9.3.7	Marketing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing power and utilities products or services.)

		9.3.8	Manufacturing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing power and utilities products or services.)

		9.3.9	Support Services (Activities related to the provision of logistics for conducting research, training and education in power and utilities.)

		9.3.10	Consultancy (Companies specialised in providing different researches and studies and who act as experts in consideration of fees for providing advice or services with respect to power and utilities.)

	9.4	Cooling Systems – The provision of effective and efficient systems of air conditioning including central plants that distribute chilled water through a network to individual customers.

		9.4.1	Research (Companies that undertake methodical investigations into cooling systems in order to discover facts, to establish or revise theories, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.)

		9.4.2	Testing (Companies conducting experimental tests in order to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.)

		9.4.3	Development (Companies that specialise in improving and developing scientific cooling systems discoveries commercially.)

		9.4.4	Distribution (Companies that provides solutions of transmitting and distribution of cooling systems from a producer to an end user.)

		9.4.5	Energy Management (Companies that provide energy management services relating to different types of cooling systems.)

		9.4.6	Marketing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing cooling systems products or services.)

		9.4.7	Manufacturing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing cooling systems products or services.)

		9.4.8	Support Services (Activities related to the provision of logistics for conducting research, training and education in cooling systems.)

		9.4.9	Consultancy (Companies specialised in providing different researches and studies and who act as experts in consideration of fees for providing advice or services with respect to cooling systems.)

	9.5	Green Buiding – Companies that have a track record of sustainable development projects that encompass design, architecture, development, supply, installation, commissioning and operation and management.

		9.5.1	Research (Companies that undertake methodical investigations into green buildings in order to discover facts, to establish or revise theories, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.)

		9.5.2	Testing (Companies that undertake experimental tests in order to determine how well green buildings work.)

		9.5.3	Development (Companies that specialise in improving and developing scientific green buildings discoveries commercially.)

		9.5.4	Energy Management (Companies that provide energy management services relating to different types of green buildings.)

		9.5.5	Marketing (Companies involved in promoting and marketing green buildings products or services.)

		9.5.6	Manufacturing (Companies that manufacture green buildings equipment and products for use. This may also include packaging of such products.)

		9.5.7	Support Services (Activities related to the provision of logistics for conducting research, training and education in green buildings.)

		9.5.8	Consultancy (Companies specialised in providing different researches and studies and who act as experts in consideration of fees for providing advice or services with respect to green buildings.)

	9.6	Association (Non-Profit Organisations) – Non-Profit establishments compromising of recognised industry professionals volunteering to focus on enhancing best practices, quality, professionalism, standards, regulations, awards, exposure placement and creating business opportunities in their particular industry segment.

		9.6.1	Renewable Energy Association

		9.6.2	Environmental and Waste Management Association

		9.6.3	Power and Utilities Association

		9.6.4	Cooling Systems Association

		9.6.5	Green Building Association

10.	General

	10.1	Service Provider

		10.1.1	Insurance Service Provider (Companies executing insurance policies in their own name.)

		10.1.2	Computer and Electronic Accessories (Retail provision of computers of computer accessories and electronic accessories.)

		10.1.3	Telephone Accessories (Retail provision of telephone and telephone accessories (i.e. mobile phones, paging systems, telephones.)

		10.1.4	Restaurant (Retail provision of food and beverages for immediate consumption by the public.)

		10.1.5	Digital Printing and Copying (Retail provision of copying, binding of documents, audio or video duplication and related activities.)

		10.1.6	Stationery (Retail provision of office consumables and books.)

		10.1.7	Dental Clinic (Branches of dental clinics licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.1.8	Medical Clinic (Branches of medical clinics and doctors' surgeries licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.1.9	Beauty Salon (Parlours which offer beauty treatment, hair cutting and hair care services, nail care services or skin care services.)

		10.1.10	Travel Agency (Agents of international airlines authorised to reserve passengers' seats and sell travel tickets. This also includes travel offices involved in the same activity as intermediaries.)

		10.1.11	Pharmacy (Branches of pharmacies licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.1.12	Car Rental (Lease and rental of cars without drivers (not to include limousines or chauffeur services.)

		10.1.13	Book Store (Retail provision of books, notebooks, office stationery.)

		10.1.14	Music and Video (Retail provision of consumers of CDs, tapes, DVDs and similar media.)

		10.1.15	Flower Shop (Retail provision of flowers and plant arrangements.)

		10.1.16	Kiosk (Mini stores established in public access areas for retail purposes of consumer goods, such as refreshments, gifts, magazines and newspapers, as well as some personal goods and requisites.)

		10.1.17	Optician (Firms specialised in vision testing services and prescription and sale of lenses and glasses.)

		10.1.18	Recruitment Agency (Firms providing companies and establishments with recruitment services.)

		10.1.19	Convenience Store (Retail provision of general consumer goods.)

		10.1.20	Banking Services (Branch operations of a bank licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.1.21	Courier Services (Branch operation of a courier company licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.1.22	Photo Studio (Retail provision of photography and photographic development services.)

		10.1.23	Laundry (Retail provision of clothes washing, cleaning and ironing services.)

		10.1.24	Health Club / Fitness Centre (Branch operation of an exercise, training or fitness centre.)

		10.1.25	Childcare Nursery (Branch operation of a childcare centre or nursery licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

	10.2	Consultancy

		10.2.1	Legal Consultancy (Branches of law firms licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.2.2	Accounting / Auditing Consultancy (Branches of accounting and auditing firms licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.2.3	Architectural Consultancy (Branches of architectural firms licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.2.4	Engineering Design Consultancy (Branches of engineering design firms licensed in Dubai or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.2.5	Human Resources Consultancy (Firms specialised in preparing studies and consultancies concerning manpower planning, advising, consulting, designing of professional and administration programmes. This does not include recruitment services.)

		10.2.6	Marketing Consultancy (Firms providing marketing management services to other firms, including providing planning, executing marketing, promotion and determining prices and sale outlets.)

		10.2.7	Management Consultancy (Firms providing administrative consultancies and studies to public departments and companies regarding administrative and performance analysis, internal policy formulation, organisational restructuring, strategic plans development and innovating work procedures.)

		10.2.8	Project Management Consultancy (Firms that carry out technical and economical studies for different commercial and economic establishments including preparation of tender documents, prequalification of consultants and contractors, assessment of financial offers and follow up of execution on the technical and engineering levels. This does not include active project management of construction sites.)

		10.2.9	Market Research Consultancy (Firms conducting fields surveys and questionnaires to explore the opinion of consumers, producers and distributors on goods and services.)

		10.2.10	Interior Design Consultancy (Firms that prepare landscaping, drawings and designs for residential commercial and retail buildings, hotels and offices.)

	10.3	Regional Head Quarters

		10.3.1	Marketing Office (A marketing office ensures that the products and services of the parent company are marketed effectively in the specified region. This office covers work with distributors and manages the distribution network and advertising and promotional campaigns through the coordination of the media and marketing services.)

		10.3.2	Representative Office (A representative office promotes the products and services of its parent company, expands it activities, and facilities the conclusion of commercial contractual agreements between the company and its clients. A representative office may not carry out any trading activity nor enter into commercial transactions and deals by itself.)

		10.3.3	Call Centre (A call centre handles all complaints, reservations, orders, bookings and general information enquiries by end users.)

		10.3.4	Administration Office (An administration office makes contacts and conducts follow-up of the parent company's activities and affairs, and works to promote the company abroad. Such an office may not carry out the work related to the company's activities nor have any trading activity inside the United Arab Emirates.)

		10.3.5	Back Office (A back office provides discrete logistical, administrative and secretarial functions for a parent company's operations.)

	10.4	Hotels and Leisure Services - Hotel licensing criteria and process shall be as set out in Decision No. 2 of 2006.

	10.5	Property Management Services – Branches of existing companies or other licensed commercial entities or companies incorporated in the Zone to manage commercial and residential property located within the Zone only.

	This Decision shall come into effect on the date of its issuance.

Ahmad Binbyat Director General of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority

	Issued in Dubai on 19 October 2006