Dubai is rolling out temporary financial relief measures for retailers to ease short-term pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The support package – backed by Dubai International Financial Centre – includes flexible payment plans across the retail and commercial sectors, as well as instalment options for licence renewal fees.

Additional measures include grace periods on selected administrative payments related to lease contracts, the Registrar of Companies, the Data Protection Department, and employee registrations.

Temporary regulatory adjustments will also support new businesses seeking authorisation and existing regulated firms operating within DIFC.

Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said the initiative is designed to provide practical support during a period of uncertainty.

“We stand alongside our clients, partners, and employees with a clear commitment to provide support and reassurance when it is needed most,” he said.

“We remain confident in the fundamentals of our community and its ability to emerge stronger, which in turn will ensure Dubai continues to advance its position as one of the world’s leading global financial centres.”