Kenya: $90 million agreement to develop a special economic zone in Mombasa
DP World has agreed with the Kenyan investment firm GulfCap Africa to develop a 222-hectare Special Economic Zone (SEZ) known as the Mombasa Industrial Park. The park is located less than 20 kilometers from the port of Mombasa, situated on the southeastern coast of Kenya. In a statement to EnterpriseAM, Wolfgang Lehmacher, the former head […]
Sultanate of Oman :“Oman–China Gateway” Forum Explores Investment Partnerships in Economic and Free Zones.
The “Oman–China Gateway” Forum, organised by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in Muscat, explored opportunities to expand investment cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and China’s Hainan Province. The forum highlighted how the two sides’ complementary strategic and logistical strengths could support joint projects in economic and free zones, particularly […]
Sultanate of Oman: Al Mazunah Free Zone Attracts New Investments and Plans Industrial and Logistics Projects
The first phase of establishing the Economic Zone for Artificial Intelligence is expected to commence in the last quarter of 2027, according to Dr. Sohaam bint Ahmed Al Harithi, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Afooq International Investment and Development Company – the developer and operator of the zone. The AI zone, established by […]
South Africa: Proposal to Establish a Technology Park in the Coega Special Economic Zone
South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Bonginkosi “Blade” Nzimande, called for the establishment of a technology park within the Coega Special Economic Zone to connect research and development with commercial production and support innovation-led manufacturing. The proposal was made during a visit to the zone and discussions on cooperation among government, industry, universities […]
Syria: Turkish Syrian Agreement to Establish an Industrial and Crafts Zone in Raqqa Governorate
Raqqa Governorate, the Syrian Investment Authority, and several Turkish companies signed an agreement to establish an industrial and crafts zone covering 1,500 dunums in the governorate. The project aims to support production, employment, and trade; organize industrial activities; and provide broader opportunities for investors, thereby helping to revitalize the economy of Raqqa and its surrounding […]
Myanmar Invites Russian Investors to Explore Investment Opportunities
During his participation in the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs invited Russian companies and investors to explore the investment opportunities available in his country. The invitation was extended during a session addressing the future business environment, global economic and investment trends, and successful experiences in the Russian […]
Lebanon: Tripoli Special Economic Zone Explores UAE Expertise and Operational Models
The Tripoli Special Economic Zone, represented by its Chairman, Dr Hassan Dannawi, participated in the official Lebanese government delegation that visited the United Arab Emirates as part of a programme to learn from UAE expertise in government development, economic and investment growth, the management of free zones, ports and logistics services, as well as digital […]
Jordan: 89% of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Services Digitalised
The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has made tangible progress in its digital transformation, having made 161 of its 180 services available electronically—approximately 89% of all its services. Around 19,000 users benefit from these services, with an average of approximately 9,300 transactions completed electronically each month. Automation has reduced the processing time for some transactions […]
Egypt and China launch the third phase of the TEDA Zone expansion
The Egyptian-Chinese summit resulted in agreements aimed at expanding economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, including closer alignment between Egypt Vision 2030 and the Belt and Road Initiative. Key outcomes included the launch of the third phase of the TEDA Zone expansion in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, paving the way for new […]
Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman Discuss Establishing Two Joint Industrial Zones under the Industrial Developer System
Egypt’s General Authority for Industrial Development and a high-level Omani delegation, headed by Qais bin Mohammed Al-Yousuf, discussed ways to strengthen industrial cooperation and exchange expertise in the development and management of industrial zones. The discussions addressed a proposal to establish two joint industrial zones under the Industrial Developer system, one in Egypt and the […]