World Bank-backed initiative attracts $300m in private investment
Bangladesh's economic zones have attracted nearly US$300 million in private investment with support from the World Bank, creating around 42,000 new jobs. The investment has helped create employment opportunities and expand business development prospects in the country's economic zones, contributing to efforts to build a stronger and more resilient economy, according to a post by the World Bank...…
Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) showcased its global trade influence at the ninth World Investment Forum 2026, hosted in the capital from October 25 to 27. The Forum, under the Prime Minister's patronage, focused on "Investing in the Future," aligning with QFZ's mission.
On Monday, QFZ organized a Special Economic Zones and Investment Promotion Agencies Luncheon at the Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel, convening stakeholders for knowledge sharing and relationship building. The Authority delivered a compelling keynote about the significance of international cooperation.
QFZ also took part in an executive roundtable, "Navigating a New Investment Era: The Role of IPAs and SEZs," discussing the impact of industrial and logistics ecosystems on investment attraction and global supply chains. The event, moderated by James Zhan, highlighted QFZ's dedication to enhancing investment alliances in alignment with Qatar's Vision 2030.
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