Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones ‘pivotal’ to its future as an investment destination – The National

Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones ‘pivotal’ to its future as an investment destination – The National

Saudi Arabia's new special economic zones are “pivotal” to its present and future as a global investment destination, creating opportunities for sustainable business growth, the kingdom's Minister of Investment said.

These next-generation zones will enable the country to “win and play” in a fast-changing world economy and geopolitical environment, said Khalid Al Falih, who is also chairman of the board of directors of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA).

“The zones are part of efforts to strengthen our standing as an investment hub and provide businesses with a launch pad for growth to new targeted markets,” he told the Saudi Special Economic Zones Investment Forum in Riyadh on Monday.