Dubai, UAE | 24 April 2025 — The Global Economic Zones Leaders Summit (GEZS25), held at The H Dubai, brought together over 600 global delegates from more than 50 countries for a landmark gathering of ministers, ambassadors, economic zone authorities, investors, and industry leaders—all committed to shaping the next chapter of global trade, industrial development, and economic cooperation.
The summit, organized by Hazm Events, was not just a dialogue but a global convergence of public and private sector leaders — including the active participation of high-level entities like RCJY (Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu) Free Zones, various ministries of trade, economy, and investment, and ambassadors representing economic missions across the GCC, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
GEZS25 delved deep into the transformational role of economic zones in advancing strategic priorities such as:
Distinguished speakers included:
These sessions provided in-depth insights on investment trends, public-private synergies, and how economic zones were becoming accelerators for national economic transformation.
In a world where economic zones stood at the intersection of industrial strategy, sustainability, and globalization, GEZS25 served as a powerful platform for governments and investors to co-create the future of trade, innovation, and inclusive growth. Whether it was unlocking FDI pipelines, building climate-resilient infrastructure, or advancing regulatory reforms, GEZS25 positioned Dubai—and the broader MENA region—as a nexus for global economic collaboration.