Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for Winners! (Intensive Course in 2 Hours)
Be proactive with the Saudi Vision 2030 which put the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in its priorities
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The program focuses on the practical concept, not the theoretical one
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) April 13, 2023
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced today the launch of four (4) Special Economic Zones (SEZ), in a move that reflects his keenness to develop and diversify the Saudi economy, thus enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a leading global investment destination. The new Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are strategically located in Riyadh, Jazan, Ras al-Khair, and King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), north of Jeddah, and provide tremendous opportunities for developing the local economy, creating jobs, and localizing industries. It is worth noting that these four Special Economic Zones (SEZ), whose activities are regulated by the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA), represent the first stage of a long-term program …
Secretary General of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
A program to launch more Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Saudi Arabia.. and announce agreements soon ( Al Eqtisadiah 27 /4 / 2023)
Nabil Khoja, Secretary General of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA), told Al Eqtisadiah that the launch of the four (4) new Special Economic Zones (SEZ) is just the beginning of a long-term program aimed at launching more regions in the coming years … that will increase the Kingdom’s competitiveness and place it among the most attractive countries for global investment.
And that these areas have succeeded in attracting a number of major global investors. He pointed out that investing in Special Economic Zones (SEZ) provides attractive economic incentives through specially designed packages to enable international companies to achieve their goals. Attractive economic stimulus packages include reductions in corporate income tax, exemptions from withholding tax, deferred customs duties on imported goods, exemption from operating fees for employees and their family members, and exemptions from value-added tax (VAT). And benefit from the national initiative for global supply chains launched by the Crown Prince through incentives amounting to $2.7 billion.
Special Economic Zones (SEZ) support a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, raising employment rates and providing quality job opportunities with remunerative returns. And that these areas create tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs until 2040, and the huge investments will contribute to meeting the aspirations of Saudi youth in the growth of the national economy.
The number of logistics zones is two (2) in 2020, and the plan to have sixty (60) logistics zones in 2030.
The expected investments of the Special Economic and Logistics Zones in the Kingdom are about $147 billion, and $560 million initially disbursed to support the infrastructure of these strategic projects
The Crown Prince launches the Master Plan for Logistics Zones to develop the infrastructure of the Logistics sector in Saudi Arabia. (Al Eqtisadiah 27/ 8 /2023)
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transport and Logistics Services, launched the master plan for Logistics Zones…. It aims to diversify the local economy and enhance the Kingdom’s position as a leading investment destination and Logistics Zones Globally…. to support economic growth and develop local, regional and international connectivity to international trade networks, and to strengthen partnership with the private sector and expand job opportunities…..
The master plan for Logistics Zones includes (59) Zones with a total area of (100) million square meters, including (12) Logistics Zones for the Riyadh region, (12) for the Makkah region, (17) for the Eastern region, and (18) for the rest of the Kingdom’s regions. Work is currently underway in (21) Zones, and all zones will be completed by 2030. The Zones will enable the export of Saudi products with high efficiency …. and provide high traceability …. after the launch of the “Unified Logistics License” and granting the license to more than (1500) ) logistics companies, and the launch of the “Two-Hours Clearance” initiative
Last April, the Kingdom achieved a new achievement and jumped (17) ranks globally in the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) issued by the World Bank, as it advanced to the 38th place among (160) countries in the Logistics Efficiency Index…. It included the Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) at King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, and the announcement of Apple as the first international investor in it, and it aims to reach the list of the best (10) countries within the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) in 2030.
Be proactive with the Saudi Vision 2030 which put the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in its priorities
We help you to understand this concept and start in this field easily
The program focuses on the practical concept, not the theoretical one
Training Course Title
Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for Winners!
(Intensive Course in 2 Hours)
Training directly with your partner in success: Mohammed Sharif Al-Zuabi
23 years’ experience in Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Logistics Zones, and Bonded & Re-Export Zones (BRZ) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Worked with the largest Saudi Seaports (Jeddah Islamic Port “JIP” and King Abdullah Port “KAP” in King Abdullah Economic City “KAEC”)
International experience with top global shipping lines, including Hapag-Lloyd (Germany), the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), MSC (Italy), COSCO (China), PIL (Singapore), CMB-T (Belgium), and the American President Lines “APL” (USA) (in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan)
Holding a Master’s degree in International Business from Ohio University (USA), and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications and Marketing; also from Ohio University (USA)
Completed advanced postgraduate courses from reputed universities including Columbia University (New York), the State University of New York (SUNY), UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (Canada), and the INSEAD Institute (France)
Member of the American Marketing Association (AMA)
Mohammed Al-Zuabi
Email Address
zuabi@sezconsult.com
Phone Number
962797926670
Address
Amman, Jordan
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Special Economic Zones (SEZ) course topics:
Brief history of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and Free Trade Zones (FTZ)
Definition of Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Free Trade Zones (FTZ), and Bonded & Re-Export Zones (BRZ)
The most important Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Free Trade Zones (FTZ), and Bonded & Re-Export Zones (BRZ) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The importance of these areas, the extent of their development and the future outlook
How to establish Special Economic Zones (Customs approvals for security and engineering requirements: fences and gates + administrative buildings + storage warehouses + storage lands + inspection yards)
Licensing: Through the single window system (all competent bodies support you with all procedures to obtain a license to conduct your business)
Benefits of Special Economic Zones (Customs exemption + VAT exemption + other benefits)
Advantages of Special Economic Zones and Free Trade Zones over logistics zones
The practical side of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) :
How do I choose my site ?
Do I rent/lease or buy ?
Do I go for trade or industry or both ?
Can the national merchant invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) ?
Should I enter with a partner from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
How do I market Special Economic Zones?
Practical and realistic examples to attract investors