How Dubai’s free zones power the emirate’s economy

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Nearly half of Dubai’s companies operate from its 27 free zones. Abdalla Al Banna, VP Free Zone Regulatory Operations, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, explains how these hubs drive trade, investment, and the emirate’s status as a global growth hub

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