Women are the backbone for the development of any society, whose sole responsibility is to raise
children has now shifted to heighten an economically developed society. Women are succeeding in all
fields of life, keeping it the primary concern, the government of the UAE has also started many
initiatives to encourage women entrepreneurs. UAE is emerging as an economic hub with ease of doing
business with low investment.
She’s Next initiative was launched by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Dubai Business Women Council
(DBWC) under the shade of Visa, to empower women to participate in the economic hub.
Women are experts in managing finances and multitasking, and many mothers want financial freedom
and to contribute to their families, for them, there is a B2B platform called Mompreneurs Middle East These initiatives are to collaborate with women and educate
them on how and which business they should do, through couches, consultations, and courses.
Home-based business opportunities for women:
1. Freelancing
Freelancing is one of the easiest and in-demand business women can do from the comfort of their
home. It only requires a good internet connection, a laptop, and particular skills in writing, digital
marketing, photography, virtual assistant, and web development.
If a woman holds an associate degree she can give online education to children through many freelance
platforms.
There are many free courses on the internet to develop a skill. You will need a freelance permit and a
freelance visa in the UAE to officially start freelancing.
2. Bakery and food business
The women who are experts in baking and cooking can sell their products via social media. In the UAE,
both men and women are working bodies who find it hectic to prepare food. You can start a food tiffin
business and get clients on a weekly, monthly, or daily basis.
In the same way, people need bakery items for the celebrations of specific occasions, festivals,
birthdays, and events. This business requires the right marketing and networking on social media.
Furthermore, you will need baking equipment and legal permission from the government.
The online selling of products requires a trade license or freelance permit from Dubai Economy and
Tourism and the free zone authorities.
If you have a huge investment you can rent out a shop in the UAE’s free-zone areas where you will not
require any sponsor and 100% own your business.
3. Online boutique/ homemade art
Women can develop skills in fashion design and start their own online stores. Dubai is home to different
nationalities who wear clothes of their preference, it will be an ideal way to sell traditional clothes to
your customers.
Another great idea is to start an online store where you can sell homemade products like scented
candles, jewelry, paintings, decoration items, sharpie-painted mugs, and coasters, sky is your limit.
If you are on your husband’s sponsored residence visa, you will have to bother less about the legal
proceedings, you will require only a trade license or e-commerce license to start selling your products
and services.
These were some easy and affordable ideas for women to start their businesses from their homes. In
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