Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority “DYES” announced strong annual results during 2025. It reflected the robustness of its operational model and the effectiveness of its integrated economic system. It recorded a growth of 19.4% in revenues and 17.8% in net profits, compared to the results of 2024.
Diez stressed that these indicators are driven by the expansion of its activities and the increase in the efficiency of its operations, in parallel with the growing attractiveness of its three economic regions. They are Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Commerce. The total number of companies registered within the “Dies” system increased by 24.6% by the end of 2025. The total number of employees in companies operating within the three free zones of Diez reached 106,359 employees, with a growth rate of 26.2% compared to the previous year. Reflecting the broad base of economic activity and the vitality of the labor market within its three free zones.
expansion projects
Diez recently witnessed the launch by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of a number of expansion projects in the Dubai Silicon Oasis with investments amounting to 12.8 billion dirhams.
The expansion plan includes two major projects, District IO and Block 14. With investments amounting to AED 11 billion, the District IO project aims to provide infrastructure that supports the development of future technologies and enhances the research, development and innovation system in the Emirate of Dubai.
The project will contribute to providing more than 70,000 direct and indirect job opportunities within 10 years. The contribution to the UAE’s GDP will reach AED 103 billion by 2036. Contributing to attracting foreign direct investments amounting to 30 billion dirhams by 2036.
The project, which is equipped to receive more than 6,500 global small, medium and emerging companies in the sectors of the future, focuses on six main sectors: intelligent mobility, 3D printing, robotics, transformative technologies (X-Tech), artificial intelligence and quantum computing, and Web 3 technologies (Web3), in addition to other sectors directly and indirectly.
business sophistication
The first phase of the Block 14 project includes developing the business and residential environment in line with Dubai Urban Plan 2040. This supports the concept of transport-oriented development (developing areas around metro stations “TOD”) with investments amounting to 1.8 billion dirhams. This is in the area near Dubai Metro Station (Blue Line) in Dubai Silicon Oasis. It includes the development of a commercial building and two residential buildings, in addition to the development of a retail area and the development of a business linking the area with the Dubai Metro Blue Line
Diez achieved a number of strategic accomplishments during 2025, both in terms of expanding assets and strengthening businesses. Among them is the approval by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum of the second phase of the expansion project of the Rochester University of Technology – Dubai campus in the Dubai Silicon Oasis at a cost exceeding 313 million dirhams. With a building area exceeding 85,000 square metres, this brings the total area of campus buildings to more than 124,000 square metres, an increase of 217% compared to the area of current buildings.
global partnerships
This expansion is expected to increase the university’s capacity to approximately 4,500 male and female students, an increase of 115%. The addition will include 9 new academic and administrative buildings, advanced educational facilities, and a parking lot. This enhances the university’s position as a global academic center for innovation and scientific research.
During the year, Diez strengthened its partnerships with international companies. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, witnessed the launch of Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, a new initiative worth AED 100 million to support talent empowerment in the UAE. Coinciding with the official opening of Schneider Electric’s new headquarters, The Nest, in Dubai, the first of its kind within the company’s global Impact Buildings program. This is in the Dubai Silicon Oasis, which falls under the umbrella of the Authority.
