Highlighting Dubai’s Appeal For Global Businesses, Investors, DIEZ Posts Exceptional Growth In H1 2026
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 17th Aug, 2026) The
Dubai
Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) maintained strong growth momentum during the first half of 2026, driven by:
- Sustained demand for the infrastructure and facilities offered by economic zones under its purview.
- Continued growth in the number of companies operating across its zones and their workforce.
- Growing investment activity in startups.
This performance highlights the strength of DIEZ’s business environment and its ability to:
- Support business expansion.
- Attract investment.
- Respond to the evolving needs of companies and investors.
It also contributes to
Dubai
’s leading position as a global destination for business, investment, and innovation, in line with the objectives of the
Dubai
Economic Agenda, D33.
Economic Zones Performance
DIEZ’s three economic zones—
Dubai
Airport
Freezone (DAFZ),
Dubai
Silicon Oasis (DSO), and
Dubai
CommerCity—recorded an occupancy rate of 96% during H1 2026.
Business Expansion and Workforce Growth
The number of companies operating within DIEZ’s economic zones increased by 13% compared to H1 2025, while their workforce grew by 24%, demonstrating continued business expansion across the Authority’s economic zones.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DIEZ, stated:
“The results achieved by DIEZ during the first half of 2026 reflect the resilience of its economic model and its ability to sustain growth amid rapid transformations within the global economy. They also reinforce the continued confidence of companies and investors in Dubai’s competitive business environment that supports expansion and creates new opportunities.”
He added:
“The increase in the number of companies and employees within DIEZ economic zones reflects the emirate’s ability to support businesses as they expand and create new opportunities and attract high-value investment, underscoring DIEZ’s contribution to Dubai’s competitiveness and its growing appeal to global companies and investors.”
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ, remarked:
“DIEZ’s performance during the first half of the year demonstrates the success of our approach to building an integrated economic ecosystem that strengthens Dubai’s global competitiveness, attracts investment, and supports strategic sectors’ growth. These results reflect our commitment to support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.”
