{
  "id": 11945703,
  "title": "Dubai to expand CommerCity in push for digital economy growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dubai-to-expand-commercity-in-push-for-digital-economy-growth",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-04T14:35:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/04/dubai-to-expand-commercity-in-push-for-digital-economy-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai CommerCity, the free zone focused on digital commerce in Dubai, is set to expand its operations with a Dh1.8 billion investment. This expansion, spanning phases from Q1 2027 to Q4 2028, is part of the emirate's efforts to bolster its digital economy. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, noted that this phase aligns with Dubai's ongoing growth amidst global economic challenges. The free zone, a joint venture between Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority and Wasl Group, will incorporate projects across its three districts: Business Cluster, Logistics Cluster, and Social Cluster. The new projects will add over 91,000 square meters of office space, enhancing the free zone's capacity and expanding its integrated ecosystem to support digital commerce and technology sectors. The expansion comes as Dubai CommerCity has experienced near-96% occupancy across its office, logistics, and retail spaces, demonstrating strong investor confidence. This initiative is in line with Dubai Economic Agenda D33 objectives, aiming to double Dubai's economy to Dh32 trillion by 2033 and position the city among the top three global cities. The Business Cluster and Social Cluster expansions will contribute 86,000 square meters of new space, offering more options to local, regional, and global companies seeking to engage with the Dubai CommerCity ecosystem.",
  "summary": "Dubai CommerCity (DCC) , the free zone dedicated to digital commerce in Dubai, is launching the second phase of its expansion programme with Dh1.8 billion ($272.2 million) investment that will help the emirate grow its digital economy . The free zone is set to deliver the expansion project in phases between the first quarter of 2027 and the fourth quarter of 2028, Dubai Media Office said in a…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai CommerCity to add 91,000 sqm in Dh1.8 billion expansion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dubai-commercity-to-add-91-000-sqm-in-dh1-8-billion-expansion",
        "published": "2026-10-04T11:44:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "Dubai CommerCity plans $490m expansion as occupancy nears 96 per cent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dubai-commercity-plans-490m-expansion-as-occupancy-nears-96-per-cent",
        "published": "2026-10-04T13:01:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Dubai to expand CommerCity in push for digital economy growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dubai-to-expand-commercity-in-push-for-digital-economy-growth-11945759",
        "published": "2026-10-04T14:35:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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