Economic Zones: The Essentials

Economic Zones are considered a key economic contributor in many jurisdictions around the globe. If utilized and monitored in the correct way, a zone can be instrumental for economic growth and innovation.

This book is an effort to layout the operations and present a behind-the-scenes picture of economic zones. It is a good starting point for leaders, policy makers and anyone who wants to understand what an economic zone is; how it can thrive in the midst of rapidly changing business models, digitization, global remote hiring and the Covid-19 pandemic; and how it can evolve or collapse as the world races towards electric vehicles, self-driving cars, orbital vacations and the colonization of Mars.

Economic Zones seeks to provide readers with a clear understanding of the concept and origin of economic zones, the types of zones, how they are set up and deliver value over time, and which emerging trends will significantly impact them in the future. It tells the story of outstanding achievements as well as some dark moments of zone programs.

About the Authors
Dr. Adil Alzarooni possesses 20 years of experience in executive management, investments, sales, logistics, IT security and economic zone development. He is a passionate educator in the fields of economic zone development and sustainability of family businesses.

Atik Munshi is a distinguished Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in business strategic structuring, incorporations, and M&A. He is an author of several books and has successfully assisted several free zone authorities in drafting their rules, regulations and policies. He has also been responsible for incorporating over a thousand companies in free zones and offshore.