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Dubai Free Zones Reach 96 Percent Occupancy as Company Numbers and Employment Rise

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported a 13 percent increase in registered companies and a 24 percent rise in the workforce during the first half of 2026, supporting continued activity across major free zones.
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