12 minutos Valeria Novoselova | In July 2026, Russia’s special economic zones (SEZ) will turn 21 years old. During this period, 61 special economic zones of four types have been created in Russia—industrial-production, technology-innovation, tourism-recreational, and port zones. According to data from the Ministry of Economic Development, more than 1,400 companies have become their residents, including over 100 enterprises with foreign capital from 34 countries. The total volume of declared investments reached 6.6 trillion rubles, with actual investments exceeding 2.7 trillion rubles. Over this entire period, Continue lendo→

2 minutos Natalia Fernández | Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are undergoing a profound transformation. In a context marked by the restructuring of supply chains, the energy transition, and growing global competition for investment, their role is evolving from simple industrial spaces to strategic platforms for economic development. In this article developed by IDOM in collaboration with NurZen, we analyze what sets the most competitive economic zones apart on an international level and what implications this has for the MENA region. A new context for global investment Continue lendo→