Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) sets and drives the economic agenda of the emirate. The DED supports the structural transformation of Dubai into a diversified, innovative, service-based economy. The DED and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support the growth of strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses. Core transactional services include business registration, business regulation and trademark protection. The DED Group’s advisory services oversee funding and development for SMEs, export promotion, and initiatives to attract Foreign Direct Investment.