UAE telecom regulations businesses should know

The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) sets the rules that govern how du and e& operate, including requirements that affect how businesses register and manage corporate SIMs.

Registration requirements

Corporate SIMs require valid trade licenses and Emirates ID details for authorized signatories. Keeping this documentation current avoids delays when activating new lines or making account changes.

Number portability

Mobile number portability rules allow businesses to switch operators while keeping existing numbers, within defined timeframes and processes — relevant if a benchmark shows a competing operator offering meaningfully better value for your usage.

This overview isn’t legal advice — for a specific regulatory question, TDRA’s published guidance or your legal counsel is the authoritative source.