The number of free zones across the world is increasing dramatically as countries realise the huge returns that can be generated and as early movers export their expertise, writes Arti Kumria.

The prime location of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, with impressive logistics and infrastructure advantages, has ensured its status as a regional distribution hub.

Jafza International has 22 years of experience in its Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. It is a model that it is now exporting with great success all around the world.

With many economic zones in the UAE offering similar incentives, the sector risks overcrowding. Co-operation may be the only way forward, explains Arti Kumria.

The CEO of Jafza and Economic Zones World talks to fDi about the progress that EZW has made in Dubai and globally.

TechnoPark in Dubai is attracting investors from all over the world to its cutting-edge business environment.

The Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone project will not only contribute to Abu Dhabi’s growth and development, but that of Dubai and the larger United Arab Emirates as well.

China’s latest financial zone, the Binhai New Area in Tianjin, is illustrative of the SEZ evolution that is taking place across asia. James Ku explains.

LADOL Free Zone offers investors in oil-rich western Africa a safe, convenient and efficient one-stop shop for all logistics services.

Numerous factors can result in either very slow progress in attracting free zone investors or a complete failure. Peter Ryan explains what helps and what hinders the path to success.

In the world of special economic zones, Dubai dominates and its fellow emirates are among those close behind, according to our latest rankings.