fevereiro 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia publishes regulatory frameworks governing four of its special economic zones

3 minutos In January 2026, the Saudi Council of Ministers approved the detailed regulatory frameworks governing the four special economic zones (SEZs) of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Ras Al-Khair (RAK), Jazan, and Cloud Computing. These frameworks will enter into force on 16 April 2026, i.e., 90 days after the publication of the regulations in the Official Gazette (Umm Al-Qura). The frameworks outline a targeted package of incentives, including specific tax and customs exemptions available to qualifying companies and, notably, exemptions from the Saudi Continue lendo→

Special Economic Zones: Why they succeed in some countries – and fail in others

6 minutos Special Economic Zones can raise formal employment and wages in the right conditions, but without strong complementary policies such as education, infrastructure and trade openness, they are unlikely to deliver sustained economic growth. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are one of the most talked about tools in economic development policy. Governments hope they will attract investment, create jobs, and boost growth. In this episode of Economics Unpacked, we look at the real evidence behind SEZs. Drawing on research from Vietnam and Indonesia, we Continue lendo→