"Evza"The International Holding Company concluded a strategic partnership during the Davos Forum
Davos, January 23 / WAM / The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA), the global operating entity of the IFZA network based in Switzerland, and International Holding Company, the leading global investment company specialized in building dynamic value networks and promoting sustainable growth, today revealed a qualitative strategic partnership, on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.
This partnership constitutes an important milestone for developing interconnected, future-oriented international business systems and enhancing advanced economic infrastructure across a number of international markets.
This cooperation includes two prestigious international institutions, as it brings together IFZA’s vast international network, which includes more than 65,000 companies and 2,500 authorized agents and representatives, its strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, and the leading position of the International Holding Company as one of the largest investment groups in the world, with a diverse portfolio that includes more than 1,400 subsidiaries and a market value of 239 billion US dollars, in addition to its deep expertise in developing, expanding and operating platforms, projects and structures. complex infrastructure.
Under this partnership, the two parties cooperate to implement specific projects in free zones and special economic zones, and the implementation of a number of them is currently being discussed.
These initiatives aim to support cross-border trade, enhance investment flows, and advance long-term economic development through carefully designed business systems and managed according to well-established governance frameworks.
The agreement was signed at the International Holding Company’s booth in Davos by Syed Basr Shuaib, CEO of International Holding Company, and Martin Gee. Pedersen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IFZA, during the 2026 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, where global leaders meet to discuss the most prominent geopolitical trends, economic transformations, and the need for new engines for sustainable growth.
The cooperation between IFZA and the International Holding Company is based on the joint development of interconnected international business platforms that enable companies to expand across borders, enter new markets, and operate with confidence in light of the rapid geopolitical and economic transformations.
IFZA’s global operating model, headquartered in Switzerland, supports a growing ecosystem to empower entrepreneurs, SMEs and multinational companies around the world.
With active operations and partnerships in the Middle East, Europe, Panama, Pakistan, China and other strategic markets, IFZA provides regulatory expertise, operational flexibility and practical experience in establishing and managing successful and thriving free zones and special economic zones.
The International Holding Company contributes to strengthening this platform through its established capabilities in developing, financing and operating major initiatives spanning several sectors, in addition to its strong governance frameworks and its ability to implement complex future projects on a large scale.
This partnership confirms the compatibility and complementarity between IFZA’s expertise in enabling and supporting businesses globally, and the distinguished record of the International Holding Company as a leading global investment company in building dynamic value networks and promoting sustainable growth.
Martin J said: Pedersen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IFZA: “This partnership constitutes a turning point in the mechanism of designing and building economic platforms across borders and maintaining their continuity. Through our cooperation with the International Holding Company in specific and clear projects, we combine the interconnected global business systems developed by IFZA and its operational expertise on the one hand, and the diverse and strong system of the International Holding Company and its ability to access capital on the other hand. We will work together to develop free zones and private economic platforms that achieve sustainable value.” “This partnership will achieve long-term success and focus on developing the appropriate infrastructure in carefully selected markets and in cooperation with the appropriate partners.”
For his part, Sayed Basr Shuaib, CEO of International Holding Company, said: “At International Holding Company, we focus on building partnerships based on common goals and aspirations and practical and disciplined implementation. Our cooperation with IFZA is based on specific economic development initiatives through which our joint expertise can create a tangible and sustainable impact. In cooperation with IFZA, we will employ IHW’s expertise in advanced technologies and business support platforms, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms and financial services, for the purpose of building global ecosystems.” Connected, investment-ready and designed for the future of trade, this partnership represents the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at supporting sustainable economic progress on a global level.”
Through this cooperation, IFZA and the International Holding Company are working to consolidate the role of free zones and special economic zones as interconnected global platforms that support trade flows, investment, innovation, and cross-border cooperation, in order to achieve effective integration between the objectives of the public and private sectors.
The partnership between IFZA and International Holding Company reflects a long-term commitment to developing an expandable economic structure that responds to the requirements of the rapidly changing global economy.
As governments and the business sector search for new models of cooperation and growth, the two parties will work through this partnership to implement specific, high-impact projects that enable companies to expand across borders with confidence, flexibility, and clarity of direction.
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