Egypt: The Suez Canal Special Economic Zone… Chinese investments of 67 million dollars.
Mr. Mostafa Shekhoun, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, laid the foundation stone for the JiaYa Chinese company’s health products project on an area of nearly 160,000 square meters, with investments reaching up to 67 million US dollars. This project is expected to create more than 400 job opportunities. For […]
Indonesia: Resumption of Work in the Lido Special Economic Zone
After a year-long interruption, work has resumed in the Lido Special Economic Zone, which spans an area of 3,000 hectares as an integrated tourism and entertainment zone. It includes the Trump International Golf Club, film production studios (Movieland), and large spaces for artistic and entertainment festivals. For more details: Read article[cite: 11, 13]. jisr […]
Uzbekistan: An Investment Paradise within Special Economic Zones
As of July 1, 2026, Uzbekistan has 34 special economic zones, 400 small industrial zones, 27 technology parks, 354 clusters, and 163 youth industrial and entrepreneurial zones (YIEZs). According to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the industrial output of enterprises operating in the country’s special economic zones reached 32,060.5 billion soums […]
Malaysia: Enhancing Cooperation between Malaysian and Russian Special Economic Zones
According to Interfax News Agency, the Malaysian Minister of Education announced during the fifth meeting of the Russian Malaysian intergovernmental commission, the development of cooperation between the special economic zones in both countries. For more details: Read article jisr publications
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 […]
India: Consistent Growth in Special Economic Zones Exports
According to official data published by the government in the Parliament (Lok Sabha), India’s exports from the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) increased by 11.8%, reaching 16.36 trillion rupees (equivalent to 377.16 billion USD) in the financial year 2025-2026. This growth reflects measures taken to enhance operational efficiency, attract investments, and integrate these zones with local […]
Vietnam: Developmental Perspective for Coastal Special Economic Zones
On July 10th, the Ministry of Justice in Vietnam announced that it is studying comments on the Urban Development Law (formerly known as the Special Urban Areas Law), which proposes a new governance model. According to experts, the project reflects a significant shift in the development mindset for economic zones, moving towards creating an integrated […]
Cote D’Ivoire: The Government Doubles Investments in Adzope Special Economic Zone… 225 Billion African Francs (397 Million US Dollars) and 51,000 Jobs
On June 17, 2026, the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Handicrafts, Kalili Konaté, visited the construction site of the Adzopé Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located approximately 100 kilometers from Abidjan. The investment for this project amounts to 225 billion CFA francs (around 397 million USD), and it is expected to create approximately 51,000 direct and […]
Philippines: Philippine-Omani Strategic Forum… Productive Discussions Between the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in Oman (OPAZ)
Discussions were held between representatives of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in Oman (OPAZ) following the strategic forum between Oman and the Philippines, which was held last week in Manila, to support investment flows between Southeast Asia and the Gulf countries across various […]