# Information Technology business activities in the UAE

> 36 activities the Dubai DET catalogue files under its “Information Technology” group. Of them, IFZA (Dubai) lists 31, Ajman Free Zone 17 and Dubai mainland (DET) 36. All three routes list 15 of these 36 activities. Only the mainland lists 3: Data Collection from One or More Sources, Data Storage & Retrieval and Military Software Design and Development. 1 activity needs an outside approval before the licence issues.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/groups/information-technology
- Updated: 2026-09-06
- Activities: 36
- IFZA (Dubai): 31
- Ajman Free Zone: 17
- Dubai mainland (DET): 36

## Activities in this group

A tick means that route's own catalogue lists the activity. Same name at: other zone catalogues naming it, a name match rather than an equivalence. All 36 are DET Professional licences. 1 activity needs an outside approval before the licence issues.

| Activity | DET code | Approval | IFZA | Ajman FZ | Mainland | Same name at |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Auditing, Reviewing &Testing Cyber Risks](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/auditing-reviewing-and-testing-cyber-risks) | 6202008 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Blogging Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/blogging-services) | 6312101 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Cloud Service & Datacenters Providers](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cloud-service-and-datacenters-providers) | 6311010 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Computer Systems & Communication Equipment Software Design](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/computer-systems-and-communication-equipment-software-design) | 6201001 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Computer Systems Housing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/computer-systems-housing-services) | 6311009 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Cyber Risk Management Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cyber-risk-management-services) | 6202007 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Cyber Security Architecture](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cyber-security-architecture) | 6201010 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Data Classification & Analysis Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/data-classification-and-analysis-services) | 6311001 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Data Collection from One or More Sources](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/data-collection-from-one-or-more-sources) | 6311002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Data Entry Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/data-entry-services) | 6311006 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Data Management & Cyber Security Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/data-management-and-cyber-security-services) | 6202011 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Data Storage & Retrieval](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/data-storage-and-retrieval) | 6311003 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Datacenter Colocation Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/datacenter-colocation-services) | 6311011 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Designing the databases](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/designing-the-databases) | 6201004 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Distributed Ledger Technology Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/distributed-ledger-technology-services) | 6202012 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [E-sports Data & Analytics Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/e-sports-data-and-analytics-services) | 6311012 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Education & Training Computer Software](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/education-and-training-computer-software) | 6201011 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Electronic Chips Programming](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/electronic-chips-programming) | 6201002 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Electronic Directory](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/electronic-directory) | 6311005 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Gaming Community Management](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-community-management) | 8299025 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Gaming Development Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-development-services) | 6201014 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Gaming Engine Operation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-engine-operation) | 6312001 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Gaming Publisher](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-publisher) | 5820003 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Gaming Streaming Social Media Platform](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-streaming-social-media-platform) | 6020001 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Information Technology Network Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/information-technology-network-services) | 6202005 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Internet Content Provider](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/internet-content-provider) | 6311007 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Internet Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/internet-services) | 6190001 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [IT Infrastructure](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/it-infrastructure) | 6311101 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Metaverse Services Provider](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metaverse-services-provider) | 6202013 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Military Software Design and Development](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-software-design-and-development) | 6201015 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Online Gaming Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/online-gaming-services) | 6190002 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Portal](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/portal) | 6312004 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Services Provision Brokerage Via Electronic Media](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/services-provision-brokerage-via-electronic-media) | 6312007 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Social Media Applications Development & Management](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/social-media-applications-development-and-management) | 6201009 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Therapeutic Services Brokerage Via Electronic Media](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/therapeutic-services-brokerage-via-electronic-media) | 6312005 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Web-Design](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/web-design) | 6201005 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |

## Where the grouping comes from

The group is the one the Invest in Dubai (DET) business activity catalogue gives each activity code, under the label “Information Technology”. An activity appears here when its guide carries that DET code.

Licence types in this group: Professional. Catalogue checked 2026-09-05. [DET catalogue](https://app.invest.dubai.ae/search-business-activities)

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