Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) announced solid annual results for 2025, reflecting the strength of its operating model and the effectiveness of its integrated economic ecosystem. The authority reported a 19.4% increase in revenue and a 17.8% rise in net profit compared with 2024.

DIEZ said the positive performance was supported by the expansion of its activities, improved operational efficiency, and the growing appeal of its three economic zones: Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity.

The total number of companies registered within the DIEZ ecosystem rose by 24.6% by the end of 2025. At the same time, the total workforce across companies operating in its three free zones reached 106,359 employees, marking a 26.2% increase from the previous year. These figures underline the continued expansion of economic activity and the strength of the labor market across DIEZ’s business zones.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, said the 2025 results confirm DIEZ’s growing economic contribution and reinforce its role in supporting Dubai’s competitiveness on the global trade and investment map, in line with the leadership’s vision for sustainable growth and economic diversification.

He added that the rise in revenue reflects DIEZ’s ability to turn opportunities into tangible economic value through a flexible business environment, advanced infrastructure, and smart solutions that help companies improve efficiency and expand from Dubai into regional and international markets.

Sheikh Ahmed also said Dubai’s economy remains resilient, diverse, and capable of overcoming challenges, noting that the next phase will require faster innovation, accelerated digital transformation, and greater added value in priority sectors. He said these efforts will support the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and strengthen Dubai’s position among the world’s top three economic cities over the next decade.

He further noted that DIEZ will continue investing in its institutional capabilities and developing its integrated ecosystem to ensure sustainable growth and stronger competitiveness, with a focus on empowering the business community and enhancing the contribution of economic zones to Dubai’s journey toward a more resilient and future-ready economy.