The United Arab Emirates is ranked 16 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of the United Arab Emirates deteriorated to 16 in 2019 from 11 in 2018. source: World Bank

Ease of Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates averaged 28.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47.00 in 2008 and a record low of 11.00 in 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates. Ease of Doing Business in United Arab Emirates - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on February of 2026.

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Ease of Doing Business in United Arab Emirates

The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.