# Masdar City Free Zone places among global top ten

> Masdar says an independent 2026 ranking recognised its free zone, which hosts more than 2,800 companies.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-16
- **Original source:** [Emirates News Agency (WAM)](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2rsylf-masdar-city-free-zones-global-top-ranking-boosts)
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- **Language:** English
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The fDi Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026 placed Masdar City Free Zone among the world’s top ten. Masdar City’s executive director said the zone has more than 2,800 companies and offers one-day licensing, full foreign ownership and dual licensing to operate within the free zone or across Abu Dhabi.

[Emirates News Agency (WAM)](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2rsylf-masdar-city-free-zones-global-top-ranking-boosts)

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