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Legal Adulthood at 18 Opens New Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs in the UAE

Recent legislative changes now allow 18-year-olds to establish companies, sign commercial leases and open corporate bank accounts independently, prompting increased interest among young entrepreneurs.
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