Cambodia: The Launche of “Super Port” logistics project with an estimated investment of US$300 million
Cambodia has launched construction of the “Super Port” project in Kampong Speu Province, a special economic zone and logistics and industrial complex spanning approximately 132 hectares, with an estimated investment of US$300 million. The project aims to facilitate the movement of goods, strengthen supply chains, and connect Cambodia’s production areas with regional and international markets […]
Bangladesh: Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone to Attract Investment and Create Jobs
The Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Bangladesh is expected to attract around 30 Chinese companies, with investments of approximately US$500 million, and help create about 100,000 jobs for Bangladeshis, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For more details: Read article jisr publications
United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Uses Artificial Intelligence to Manage a Special Economic Zone
A special economic zone in Abu Dhabi uses an artificial intelligence system based on blockchain technology, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, to enhance compliance and improve procedures for issuing licences, visas and tax returns, as well as detecting fraud. The zone spans 45 square kilometres, and, according to the news report, the system has […]
Vietnam: Active Follow-up on Efforts to Develop Special Economic Zones in Dong Thap Province
On 28 August, the Management Board of the Dong Thap Economic Zone, in cooperation with Long Jiang Industrial Park Development Limited Company, held an expanded meeting attended by representatives of government entities, companies, and business associations. The meeting aimed to strengthen communication, support the business community, and follow up on the park’s development. The Vice […]
Afghanistan: Establishment of a special economic zone at Hayratan Port to enhance Afghan–Russian cooperation
During his meeting with Ahmad Jan Bilal, head of the Taliban’s General Directorate of State-Owned Companies, Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov proposed establishing a special economic zone at Hayratan Port in northern Afghanistan, comprising facilities for the storage, production, and packaging of agricultural products. Bilal welcomed the proposal and confirmed that the two sides […]
Egypt: Suez Canal Economic Zone attracts investments worth $16.4 billion
The Suez Canal Economic Zone continues to attract industrial, service and logistics investments, benefiting from its geopolitical and strategic location and its connection to one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Over the past four years, the zone has contracted new projects in its industrial areas and seaports with total investments of approximately $16.4 […]
South Korea: Stanford Center Korea to close after receiving 17 billion won in public funding
Stanford Center Korea, which opened in June 2021 at the Incheon Global Campus in Songdo, announced that it would end all research activities during 2026 ahead of its closure because of financial and operational challenges. The centre focused on smart-city research, including urban technology, sustainability, healthcare and social justice, and sought to strengthen academic cooperation […]
Syria: Discussions to enhance Saudi investment in free zones and maritime ports
Syria’s free zones and maritime ports are attracting growing interest from Saudi Arabia. Against this backdrop, Qutaiba Badawi, Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Ports and Customs, met with a delegation from the Saudi-Syrian Business Council, headed by Mohammed Abunayyan, to discuss opportunities for joint projects in ports, free zones, and logistics services. The meeting […]
Sultanate of Oman: The launch of the establishment of the Special Economic Zone for Artificial Intelligence is approaching, with efforts to attract investments worth $275 million USD.
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 […]
Egypt: Investment in leather products with a cost of over 10 million dollars
The Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a new project under the system of private free zones for all types of leather products on an area of 30,000 square meters in the industrial city designated for tanning and leather manufacturing in Cairo Governorate, with an investment cost exceeding 10 million dollars. The project […]