Sultanate of Oman: Asyad Dry Dock Strengthens Duqm’s Position as a Growing Hub for Maritime Services and Industries
Asyad Dry Dock has strengthened Duqm’s position as a growing hub for maritime services and industries, having completed approximately 130 projects during the first eight months of 2026, comprising 119 ship repair and maintenance projects and 11 industrial projects. The company also attracted 56 new international clients, bringing its customer base to approximately 900 commercial […]
Uzbekistan: Government Delegation Studies South Korea’s Management of Special Economic Zones
During a study visit to South Korea from September 20 to 23, an official Uzbek delegation examined the country’s experience in developing and managing special economic zones. The visit was organized at the initiative of the Asian Development Bank with support from the Asia Knowledge Partnership Fund. It included participation in an international seminar and […]
Sultanate of Oman: Chinese Company Wins Two Construction Contracts for the Duqm Power Project, Valued at US$910 Million
The Omani branch of China Eleventh Chemical Construction Company SPC has won two construction contracts for the Duqm Independent Power Plant, a natural gas-fired project with a planned capacity of 890 megawatts and a total estimated cost of approximately US$910 million. Located in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, the project is being delivered by […]
Lebanon: Cabinet approves Establishing the Higher Council for Special Economic Zones
The Lebanese Cabinet approved a draft decree to establish the Higher Council for Special Economic Zones for Technology Industries, as part of efforts to implement Law No. 2 of 9 May 2025. The proposed council would regulate these zones, assess the creation of new ones, and determine the activities and projects permitted within them. For […]
Lebanon: International Tender Expected for the Operation of the Tripoli Special Economic Zone
Dr Hassan Dannawi, Chairman and General Manager of the Tripoli Special Economic Zone, announced that the authority intends to launch an international tender in June to select an operator to manage the project site under a long-term contract. The announcement was made during an economic forum in Tripoli, convened at the invitation of Tawfiq Daboussi, […]
Sultanate of Oman: Investment in the Duqm Special Economic Zone Rises 141% to $22.9 Billion
Cumulative committed investment in the Duqm Special Economic Zone increased to approximately $22.9 billion by the end of June, representing growth of 141% compared with 2021. This increase reflects improvements in the investment environment and the development of infrastructure in the zone, alongside efforts to attract projects and the incentives and facilities offered to investors. […]
Qatar: Strategic Partnership Between the Qatar Free Zones Authority and Emerson to Advance Industrial Automation
The Qatar Free Zones Authority and Emerson signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding during a special edition of the Qatar Economic Forum held in New York in conjunction with the 2026 United Nations General Assembly. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in industrial automation and technical services, establish a regional operations centre in Qatar’s free […]
Jordan: Agreement to Attract Chinese Investment in Industry, Technology, and Energy in Aqaba
PBI Aqaba Industrial City has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Chinese company Jiangsu Hongdou Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to explore investment opportunities in the industrial, technology, and energy sectors within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. The proposed plans include a project in Al-Quwayrah International Industrial Estate with an estimated investment of approximately […]
Jordan: New measures to enhance port efficiency and facilitate transit movement in Aqaba
The Jordanian government has approved a package of measures proposed by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority to improve port and supply chain efficiency and facilitate the movement of transit goods. The measures include extending the grace period for national exports at ports from 7 to 14 days for six months and reducing the cargo […]
Sultanate of Oman: Issuance of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones issued Resolution No. (81) dated 16 September 2026 concerning the Executive Regulation of the Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. The Resolution, which was published in the Official Gazette, regulates the procedures relating to the allocation of land and real estate, the registration […]