Which authority implemented this waiver?

The waiver initiative was implemented by the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), which operates under the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).

How much was waived in penalties?

A total of over AED 11.6 million in penalties for late economic licence renewals was waived for businesses in Abu Dhabi.

How many businesses benefited from this initiative?

The initiative benefited 7,823 commercial and industrial establishments in Abu Dhabi.

When did the penalty waiver initiative conclude?

The three-month penalty waiver initiative concluded on August 15.

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Economy·9 September 2026

Abu Dhabi Waives AED 11.6 Million in Business Licence Renewal Penalties

The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) has waived over AED 11.6 million in penalties for late economic licence renewals, benefiting more than 7,800 commercial and industrial businesses.

The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), a division of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, has concluded a three-month initiative that exempted 7,823 commercial and industrial establishments from penalties for delayed economic licence renewals.

This initiative resulted in AED 11.6 million in waived fines, aiming to provide support to businesses and foster growth within the private sector. The programme ended on August 15, reflecting ADRA's commitment to addressing the needs of the business community. This follows a similar initiative launched last year, which assisted businesses in updating licences that had expired for three years or more.

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Which authority implemented this waiver?: The waiver initiative was implemented by the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), which operates under the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
How much was waived in penalties?: A total of over AED 11.6 million in penalties for late economic licence renewals was waived for businesses in Abu Dhabi.
How many businesses benefited from this initiative?: The initiative benefited 7,823 commercial and industrial establishments in Abu Dhabi.
When did the penalty waiver initiative conclude?: The three-month penalty waiver initiative concluded on August 15.

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