Trading Business Activities in Meydan Free Zone

Sale of motor vehicles

This covers the wholesale and retail sale of new and used motor vehicles, including passenger vehicles, specialised vehicles such as ambulances and minibuses, lorries, trailers, semi-trailers, and camping vehicles such as caravans and motor homes. It also includes off-road motor vehicle sales, sales by commission agents, and car auctions. It does not include the sale of parts and accessories for motor vehicles, or the renting of motor vehicles or trucks with or without a driver.

Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

This covers maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, including mechanical and electrical repairs, electronic injection systems repair, bodywork repair, washing, polishing, spraying and painting, repair of screens, windows and seats, tyre and tube repair and replacement, anti-rust treatment, and installation of parts and accessories not as part of the manufacturing process. It does not include the retreading and rebuilding of tyres.

Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories

This covers the wholesale and retail sale of all kinds of parts, components, supplies, tools and accessories for motor vehicles, including rubber tyres and inner tubes, spark plugs, batteries, lighting equipment and electrical parts. It does not include the retail sale of automotive fuel.

Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories

This covers the wholesale and retail sale of motorcycles including mopeds, the wholesale and retail sale of parts and accessories for motorcycles, and the maintenance and repair of motorcycles. It does not include the wholesale or retail sale of bicycles or related parts and accessories, the renting of motorcycles, or the repair and maintenance of bicycles.

Wholesale on a fee or contract basis

This covers commission agents and wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of others, including those who bring sellers and buyers together online or offline. It covers agents selling agricultural raw materials, live animals, fuels, ores, metals, industrial chemicals, food, beverages, tobacco, textiles, clothing, timber, building materials, machinery, furniture and household goods. It does not include wholesale trade in own name, commission agents for motor vehicles, or insurance and real estate agents.

Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals

This group covers the wholesale of grains and seeds, oleaginous fruits, flowers and plants, unmanufactured tobacco, live animals, hides, skins and leather, and agricultural material, waste, residues and by-products used for animal feed. It does not include the wholesale of textile fibres.

Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

This covers the wholesale of fruit and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, edible oils and fats, meat and meat products, fishery products, sugar, chocolate, confectionery, bakery products, beverages, coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, tobacco products, and feed for pet animals. It also includes buying wine in bulk and bottling without transformation. It does not include the blending of wine or distilled spirits.

Wholesale of household goods

This covers the wholesale of household goods, including textiles. It encompasses a broad range of consumer products intended for household use, sold on a wholesale basis to retailers or other businesses.

Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear

This activity group covers the wholesale of yarn, fabrics, household linen, haberdashery, clothing including sports clothes and accessories such as gloves, ties and braces, footwear, fur articles, and umbrellas. It does not include the wholesale of jewellery, leather goods, or textile fibres.

Wholesale of other
household goods

This group covers the wholesale of household furniture, appliances, consumer electronics, lighting equipment, cutlery, china and glassware, pharmaceutical and medical goods, perfumeries and cosmetics, bicycles, stationery, books, photographic and optical goods, recorded audio and video, leather goods, watches, clocks, jewellery, and musical instruments, games, toys and sports goods.

Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies

This activity covers the wholesale of computers, telecommunications equipment, and specialised machinery for all kinds of industries, including general-purpose machinery. It encompasses a broad range of equipment sold on a wholesale basis to businesses across industry sectors.

Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software

This activity covers the wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software. It does not include the wholesale of electronic parts, office machinery other than computers and peripherals, or computer-controlled machinery.

Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts

This activity covers the wholesale of electronic valves and tubes, semiconductor devices, microchips and integrated circuits, printed circuits, blank audio and video tapes and disks, magnetic and optical disks, and telephone and communications equipment. It does not include the wholesale of recorded audio and video, consumer electronics, or computers and computer peripheral equipment.

Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies

This activity covers the wholesale of agricultural machinery and equipment, including ploughs, manure spreaders, seeders, harvesters, threshers, milking machines, poultry-keeping and bee-keeping machines, and tractors used in agriculture and forestry. It also includes lawn mowers however operated.

Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

This activity covers the wholesale of office machinery and furniture, transport equipment other than motor vehicles and motorcycles, production-line robots, wires, switches and installation equipment for industrial use, electrical materials such as motors and transformers, machine tools, and other machinery for industry, trade, navigation and services. It also includes computer-controlled machine tools and measuring instruments.

Other specialised wholesale

This activity covers other specialised wholesale activities not classified elsewhere. It includes the wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not intended for household use.

Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products

This activity covers the wholesale of fuels, greases, lubricants and oils, including charcoal, coal, coke, fuel wood, naphtha, crude petroleum, diesel fuel, gasoline, fuel oil, heating oil, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gases, butane and propane gas, and lubricating oils, greases and refined petroleum products.

Wholesale of metals and metal ores

This activity covers the wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores, ferrous and non-ferrous metals in primary forms, ferrous and non-ferrous semi-finished metal products, and gold and other precious metals. It does not include the wholesale of metal scrap.

Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

This activity covers the wholesale of wood, primary processed wood products, paint, varnish, construction materials such as sand and gravel, wallpaper, floor coverings, flat glass, hardware, locks, fittings, fixtures, hot water heaters, sanitary equipment including baths, washbasins and toilets, sanitary installation equipment, and hand tools such as hammers, saws and screwdrivers.

Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products

This activity covers the wholesale of industrial chemicals, fertilizers and agrochemical products, plastic materials, rubber, textile fibres, paper in bulk, precious stones, and metal and non-metal waste and scrap and materials for recycling. It also includes the dismantling of automobiles, computers, televisions and other equipment to obtain and re-sell usable parts.

Non-specialised wholesale trade

This activity covers the wholesale of a variety of goods without any particular specialisation. It is suited to businesses that trade across multiple product categories rather than focusing on a single product line.

Retail sale in non-specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of a variety of product lines in the same unit, such as supermarkets or department stores, where no single product category dominates the overall product mix.

Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating

This activity covers retail sale in general stores where food products, beverages or tobacco are the predominant product category, alongside other types of goods such as wearing apparel, furniture, appliances, hardware and cosmetics. It does not include stores where fuel sales dominate.

Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

This activity covers retail sale in department stores carrying a general line of goods where food products, beverages or tobacco are not the predominant category. This includes stores selling wearing apparel, furniture, appliances, hardware, cosmetics, jewellery, toys and sports goods.

Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores

This activity covers retail sale in stores specialised in selling food, beverage or tobacco products. It encompasses a range of specific food, drink and tobacco categories sold through dedicated retail outlets.

Retail sale of food in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of fresh or preserved fruit and vegetables, dairy products and eggs, meat and meat products including poultry, fish and seafood, bakery products, sugar confectionery, and other food products. It does not include the manufacturing of bakery products on premises.

Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of beverages not for consumption on the premises, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of tobacco and tobacco products through specialised stores.

Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles and motorcycles, and also includes the retail sale of lubricating and cooling products for motor vehicles. It does not include the wholesale of fuels or the retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas for cooking or heating.

Retail sale of information and communications equipment in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of information and communications equipment through specialised stores, including computers and peripheral equipment, telecommunications equipment, and consumer electronics.

Retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software and telecommunications equipment in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of computers, computer peripheral equipment, video game consoles, non-customized software including video games, and telecommunication equipment. It does not include the retail sale of blank tapes and disks.

Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of radio and television equipment, stereo equipment, and CD and DVD players and recorders through specialised stores.

Retail sale of other household equipment in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of household equipment such as textiles, hardware, carpets, electrical appliances and furniture through specialised stores.

Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of fabrics, knitting yarn, basic materials for rug, tapestry or embroidery making, textiles, and haberdashery such as needles and sewing thread. It does not include the retail sale of clothing.

Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of hardware, paints, varnishes, lacquers, flat glass, other building materials such as bricks, wood and sanitary equipment, and do-it-yourself materials and equipment. It also includes the retail sale of lawnmowers and saunas.

Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of carpets and rugs, curtains and net curtains, and wallpaper and floor coverings. It does not include the retail sale of cork floor tiles.

Retail sale of electrical household appliances, furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of household furniture, lighting articles, household utensils, cutlery, crockery, glassware, wooden and wickerwork goods, household appliances, musical instruments and scores, security systems such as locking devices, safes and vaults without installation services, and other household articles.

Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of cultural and recreation goods through specialised stores, including books, newspapers, music and video recordings, sporting equipment, games and toys.

Retail sale of books, newspapers and stationery in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of books of all kinds, newspapers, stationery, and office supplies such as pens, pencils and paper. It does not include the retail sale of second-hand or antique books.

Retail sale of music and video recordings in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of musical records, audio tapes, compact discs, cassettes, video tapes and DVDs, and also includes the retail sale of blank tapes and discs.

Retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles through specialised stores.

Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of games and toys made of all materials. It does not include the retail sale of video game consoles or non-customised software including video games.

Retail sale of other goods in specialised stores

This covers retail sale in specialised stores carrying a particular line of products not included elsewhere, including clothing, footwear, leather articles, pharmaceutical and medical goods, watches, souvenirs, cleaning materials, weapons, flowers, pets, and the retail sale of used goods in specialised stores.

Retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather articles in specialised stores

This covers the retail sale of articles of clothing, fur articles, clothing accessories such as gloves, ties and braces, umbrellas, footwear, leather goods, and travel accessories of leather and leather substitutes. It does not include the retail sale of textiles.

Retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles through specialised stores.

Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores

This activity covers the retail sale of games and toys made of all materials. It does not include the retail sale of video game consoles or non-customised software including video games.

Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores

This covers the retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical and orthopaedic goods, and perfumery and cosmetic articles through specialised stores.

Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

This covers the retail sale of photographic, optical and precision equipment, watches, clocks and jewellery, flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food, souvenirs and religious articles, household fuel oil, cleaning materials, weapons and ammunition, stamps and coins, and other non-food products not covered elsewhere. It also includes the activities of opticians and commercial art galleries.

Retail sale of second-hand goods

This covers the retail sale of second-hand books, other second-hand goods, antiques, and the activities of auctioning houses at the retail level. It does not include the retail sale of second-hand motor vehicles, internet or non-store auctions, or the activities of pawn shops.

Retail sale via stalls and markets

This group covers the retail sale of any kind of new or second-hand product via a usually movable stall along a public road or at a fixed marketplace.

Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco products

This covers the retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco products via stalls or markets. It does not include the retail sale of prepared food for immediate consumption by mobile food vendors.

Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear

These activities covers the retail sale of textiles, clothing and footwear via stalls or markets.

Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods

This covers the retail sale of other goods via stalls or markets, including carpets and rugs, books, games and toys, household appliances and consumer electronics, and music and video recordings.

Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets

This covers retail sale activities conducted outside of stores, stalls or markets, including mail order, internet sales, door-to-door sales, and vending machines.

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

This covers retail sale where the buyer makes their choice based on advertisements, catalogues, or a website and places their order by mail, phone or online. It includes retail sale of any kind of product by mail order or over the internet, direct sale via television, radio and telephone, and internet retail auctions.

Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

This group covers retail sale of any kind of product not covered in previous classes, including sales by direct or door-to-door sales persons, through vending machines, direct delivery of fuel to customers' premises, non-store auctions, and retail sale by non-store commission agents. It does not include delivery of products by stores.