The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) wrapped up its Spring Seminar event last week (May 18 – 20, 2025) in Savannah, GA, marking the largest attendance in
the history of this annual in-person event. With over 250 U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (U.S. FTZ) professionals participating, this record turnout reflects the increased interest
in the U.S. FTZ program. Read More.
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced the 29th edition of the World Investment Conference (WIC) will be hosted by the Sharjah FDI Office
(Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment. Marking its debut in Sharjah, the event will be conducted under a shared agenda with the Sharjah
Investment Forum (SIF), which will take place from October 22 to 24. Read More.
The interim government has decided to set up ten economic zones in the next ten years aiming to generate employment. Of the ten, the following five will be implemented within
the next five years: National Special Economic Zone, Srihatta Economic Zone, Jamalpur Economic Zone, Moheshkhali Economic Zone3 (Dhalghata) and Bangladesh Special Economic
Zone. Read More.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has inaugurated a new board of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA). The Minister, who chairs the Board
in accordance with the Free Zone Act, 1995 (Act 504), administered the oath of office and secrecy during a swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday. Read More.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, has announced
plans to intensify regulatory enforcement on Free Trade Zones (FTZs) to ensure full revenue remittance to the Federation Account. Read More.
Qatar’s ambitious National Vision 2030 sets a transformative blueprint for the nation’s future. In this strategic transformation, Free Trade Zones (FTZs) such as Ras Bufontas
and Umm Alhoul are not merely logistical hubs; they are policy instruments designed to catalyze innovation, attract foreign investment, and embed Qatar into global supply
chains. Read More.
THE Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) is embarking on an ambitious plan to reposition the country’s three international airports as key drivers of economic activity. With
a vision aligned with global trends, the ACZ is engaging stakeholders to establish Special Economic Zones (SEZs) around airports, fostering aviation-linked industries,
logistics, agriculture and tourism. Read More.
Many U.S. water ports have seen investments over the past year that have helped shape this mode of transportation. In 2024, the previous administration’s infrastructure deal
allocated $17 billion to modernize U.S. ports and waterways, marking the largest federal investment in port infrastructure in the nation’s history. Read More.
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