Dubai, UAE | 24 April 2025 — The Global Economic Zones Leaders Summit (GEZS25), hosted at The H Dubai, is bringing 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, is 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.
Exploring Strategic Themes for a Future-Ready Global Economy
Exploring Strategic Themes for a Future-Ready Global Economy
GEZS25 dives deep into the transformational role of economic zones in advancing strategic priorities like:
- High-Growth Industries (Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Aerospace, FinTech, AI, Logistics, and Life Sciences)
- Sustainable Infrastructure and ESG Leadership
- Smart Trade and Customs Modernization
- Strategic Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction
- Workforce Development, Resilience, and Industry 4.0 Integration
- Digital Economy & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Featured Tracks and Thought-Leadership Panels:
- Policy Frameworks for Future-Ready Economies: Featuring Deputy Ministers and Legal Advisors discussing the regulatory environments enabling high-growth sectors.
- Economic Zones as Innovation Hubs: Showcasing how free zones are transforming into incubators for R&D, digital infrastructure, and next-gen technologies.
- Global Supply Chain Resilience: A critical look at how zones and logistics powerhouses are addressing disruptions while enabling sustainability.
- Chambers, Trade Authorities & Business Councils: Enabling cross-border market access and institutional alignment through trade diplomacy.
- Cleantech & Smart Cities Development: Led by Masdar City and others, outlining frameworks for future-ready urban ecosystems and green industries.
- U.S.–GCC Economic Alignment: With AmCham Abu Dhabi, addressing the evolving role of advocacy in strategic bilateral partnerships.
Voices from the Top
Distinguished speakers include:
- H.E. Ismail Zabeeh, Minister of State, Maldives
- Officials from UAE’s Ministry of Economy & Human Resources
- Senior representatives from RCJY, DHL Global Forwarding, Emirates SkyCargo, Masdar City, EGA, and more
- Presidents of business councils from Ukraine, Switzerland, India, and the UK
These sessions offer in-depth insights on investment trends, public-private synergies, and how economic zones are becoming accelerators for national economic transformation.
Why GEZS25 Matters
In a world where economic zones are at the intersection of industrial strategy, sustainability, and globalization, GEZS25 serves as a powerful platform for governments and investors to co-create the future of trade, innovation, and inclusive growth.
In a world where economic zones are at the intersection of industrial strategy, sustainability, and globalization, GEZS25 serves as a powerful platform for governments and investors to co-create the future of trade, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Whether it's unlocking FDI pipelines, building climate-resilient infrastructure, or advancing regulatory reforms, GEZS25 is positioning Dubai—and the broader MENA region—as a nexus for global economic collaboration.
