RAKEZ records 43% surge in new company registrations in H1 2025

Ras Al Khaimah, 11 July 2025: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recorded a significant 43% increase in new company registrations for the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. A total of 8,506 companies joined the RAKEZ business community between January and June this year, up from 5,933 in H1 2024, marking a significant leap in the economic zone’s continued growth trajectory. Read More.

Kerman Governor: Sirjan Special Economic Zone Moves Toward the Creation of a Dry Port

According to the Public Relations Office of the Sirjan Special Economic Zone, the challenges and difficulties facing the region's production units were discussed at a meeting of the Kerman Provincial Investment Headquarters, held on Tuesday, August 11, chaired by the Governor of Kerman. Read More.

DP World Teams Win Global Kaizen Awards for Operational Excellence and Innovation

DP World announces that three of its Americas teams have been recognized with Global Kaizen Awards for their outstanding achievements in continuous improvement, raising the bar for operational excellence, customer value, and safety. The Global Kaizen Awards celebrate DP World teams worldwide that exemplify Kaizen - making small, smart changes that lead to meaningful impact. This year's winners from the Americas include… Read More.

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Celebrates Free Zone Day Showcasing Global Industry Leaders

On August 12, the Dominican Republic celebrated Día Nacional de las Zonas Francas (Free Zones Day) with an event attended by President Luis Abinader and Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM), Víctor Bisonó, reaffirming the government’s strong commitment to the free zones sector as a driver of exports, jobs, innovation and economic growth. A key highlight was the presentation by Ian Steff, president and CEO of mySilicon Compass and former U.S. Read More.

Egypt

Egypt to establish four new free zones to drive export growth

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has held a meeting with investors from Egypt’s public free zones to discuss development plans and operational mechanisms aligned with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade’s “Investment for Export” strategy.  The move comes as Egypt’s existing nine public free zones have reached a 95% occupancy rate. Read More.

Iran

Domestic investment in Iran’s free zones rises 80% in 4 months on year

Domestic investment approved in Iran’s free trade zones surged 80 percent in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20 – July 22), reaching 2,095 trillion rials ($4.2 billion), according to the Free and Special Economic Zones High Council. The council reported that the figure surpassed the period’s target by more than 80 percent, reflecting stronger domestic capital inflows into the zones. Read More.

Tanzania

Tanzania Launches Five Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to Attract Industrial Investments

The Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) launched five Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country, offering strategic land and incentives to attract investment in textiles, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, automotive assembly, electronics, and green energy. TISEZA also introduced targeted incentives and strategic land allocation within the selected SEZs to attract investments in priority sectors. Read More.

Reshoring medical device manufacturing: Supply chain challenges

In recent years, the idea of bringing medical device manufacturing back to the United States has gained momentum, driven by tariffs, supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, growing geopolitical tensions, and an increased focus on national security. Supporters argue that reshoring can strengthen domestic supply chains, create jobs, and ensure faster, more reliable access to critical medical technologies. Read More.