A list of OSINT tools that may be useful to you when conducting investigations related to the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah). Do you want to add more tools or sources? Make a pull-request.
Unless further explained, the site or project has Arabic and English versions. Arabic versions may be more comprehensive. Some data is only available to registered UAE residents.
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- Open Data portals
- Legal Entities
- Cadastral and other Maps
- Vehicles
- People, phones, social etc.
- Public procurements
- WHOIS
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Abu Dhabi Open Data Portal (Bayanat). The Bayanat platform serves as the official open data portal for the UAE government. It facilitates the sharing of government data with the public, private sectors, and academia to enhance transparency and decision-making. The platform includes various datasets that may contain information on legal entities operating in Abu Dhabi, promoting economic growth and public service improvement
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Dubai Pulse. High-quality verified and structured datasets, legally recognized as reference registers under the Dubai Data Law. Updated regularly by subject matter experts.
- Court decisions database
- British and Irish Legal Information Institute/Recent Decisions (United Arab Emirates)
- Court Stats
- UAE Trade Registry Smart Portal. The UAE Trade Registry Smart Portal is a comprehensive platform for entrepreneurs that allows users to submit applications, report changes, and download relevant documents related to business registration. It also includes information about the Register of Beneficiaries, which enhances corporate transparency regarding ownership structures in businesses operating within the UAE
- The National Economic Registry. Provides information such as registration numbers, entity names, registration dates, and contact details. Accessible to the public without any fees
- Dubai eServices
- AGDM. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) official online registry solutions for public register and Financial Services Regulatory Authority and Registrations (FSRA)
- Arab persons and entities database. Large databases with detailed info about 240K+ persons from arab regions. Biographies, social media profiles, related peoples and more. The site also allows you to track changes on the pages of people you are interested in
- Company registrars within the UAE
- UAE Dubai Company Owners Database. DB contains approximately 15,000 records of company owners in Dubai, offering detailed insights into the ownership structure across various industries. Paid
- The National Economic Registry. This federal platform offers detailed information on economic licenses, which includes data pertinent to land and property ownership.
- Dubai Land Department Real Estate Data
- MyLand Application (Abu Dhabi). While focused on Abu Dhabi, the MyLand application provides access to cadastral information and mapping services.
- Abu Dhabi Spatial Data Infrastructure
- United Arab Emirates – Topographic Map Data & Satellite Imagery
- Makani: Developed by the GIS Center in Dubai, Makani is an official geo-addressing system that provides geographical data services and spatial maps.
- Car Registration API. This service provides an API that allows users to look up vehicle information based on license plate numbers across all emirates. Users can register for a free account that includes 10 complimentary lookups.
- Abu Dhabi Police App and Dubai Police App
- Yellow Pages UAE
- Dubai Yellow Pages Online
- Etisalat Yellow Pages
- Getcontact work as well
- Try OSINT Industries. Nice free options for investigators
- Social Search CSE by Pogoda.
- See also updated OSINT CSE List on GitHub
- Digital Procurement Platform (DPP). Overview: Developed by the Ministry of Finance, the DPP digitalizes the procurement process for federal entities in the UAE
- Digital Dubai Tenders Portal
- TenderUAE. A comprehensive portal for tenders and bids across the UAE, covering both government and private sector opportunities
- Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Gate. Overview: Managed by the Department of Government Enablement, this portal serves as a digital marketplace for Abu Dhabi government entities
- Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) Procurement Portal