Egypt: The Egyptian-Omani Investment Forum… investments exceeding $50 billion in free, economic, and industrial zones.

During the Egyptian-Omani Investment Forum, which was held at the headquarters of the General Union of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce on August 11, 2026, Mohamed El Shizaoui, Head of Investment Development Department in North Al Batinah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, indicated that investments in the economic and industrial zones in Oman have exceeded $52 billion, […]
Saudi Arabia: New Regulations to Ensure ‘Real’ Activity within Special Economic Zones

In the Official Gazette issued on 24/2/1448 A.H. (corresponding to 07 August 2026), the regulation of genuine economic requirements for the special economic zones was published. This regulation aims to specify the genuine economic requirements that must be fulfilled by the licensed entity within the zone, along with related provisions to ensure compliance with principles […]