International Free Zone Authority AG (IFZA) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Aleria, the pioneering force in sovereign AI and big data and an IHC Group affiliate, to advance the development of AI-driven digital services and intelligence capabilities that support IFZA’s ongoing digital transformation.

Through this collaboration, IFZA is advancing the use of enterprise-grade AI and data intelligence to strengthen decision-making, enhance service delivery, and support a more intelligent, digitally enabled operating model across its ecosystem. IFZA, in partnership with Aleria, will be focused on ensuring the responsible, transparent, and secure use of emerging technologies within its global business enablement platforms.

Aleria’s enterprise AI operating system and intelligence platform enables organisations to operationalise advanced analytics, automation, and decision intelligence while retaining full control over data infrastructure, security, and jurisdiction.

“This collaboration is about creating a practical framework for how artificial intelligence can be applied responsibly and effectively within complex institutional environments such a Special Economic Zones,” said Martin G. Pedersen, Chairman at IFZA. “By working with Aleria, we are exploring how advanced data and AI capabilities can support better governance, stronger operational insight, and more intelligent digital services, while maintaining full control, transparency, compliance and trust.”

“We are thrilled to embark on this historic partnership with IFZA, marking a new chapter in how free zones operate globally with AI,” said Eric Leandri, CEO of Aleria. “This partnership transcends traditional technology implementation, we’re looking to empower IFZA and its clients to leapfrog into the future of business operations, making decisions at lightning speed while maintaining uncompromising control over data, security, and long-term sovereignty.”

As part of the collaboration, IFZA seeks to work with Aleria to integrate advanced data pipelines, large language and action models, and executive-level intelligence tools to connect internal and external data sources, structure information at scale, and generate actionable insights to support both operational and strategic priorities.

The collaboration will also assess opportunities for AI-enabled digital service platforms that offer a unified access point for approved services and future digital offerings within the IFZA ecosystem.

This partnership reflects a broader global shift toward enterprise-grade, sovereign AI platforms that deliver measurable value while meeting the highest standards of security, reliability, and governance.

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International Free Zone Authority AG (IFZA), the Swiss based global operating entity of the IFZA network, and IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today unveiled a landmark strategic partnership at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The partnership marks a significant step toward advancing globally connected, future ready business ecosystems and developing next generation economic infrastructure across multiple international markets.

Bringing together two globally established institutions, the collaboration combines IFZA’s extensive international network of more than 65,000 businesses, 2,500 authorised agents and representatives, and operational presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, with IHC’s position as one of the world’s largest investment companies, with a diversified portfolio of over 1,400 subsidiaries and a market capitalisation of USD 239 billion, alongside its deep expertise in building, scaling, and operating complex platforms and infrastructure projects.

Together, IFZA and IHC will collaborate on specific free zone and special economic zone projects, with a number of countries already under active discussion. These initiatives are intended to support cross-border trade, investment flows, and long-term economic development through carefully designed, well governed business ecosystems.

At its core, the IFZA-IHC collaboration is focused on the co-development of globally connected business platforms that enable companies to expand across borders, access new markets, and operate with confidence amid geopolitical and economic change.

IFZA’s Swiss based global structure anchors a rapidly growing ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational companies worldwide. With active operations and partnerships across the Middle East, Europe, Panama, Pakistan, China, and other strategic markets, IFZA brings regulatory insight, operational agility, and hands-on experience in establishing and managing successful free zones and special economic zones.

IHC complements this platform through its proven capability in developing, funding and operating large-scale, multi-sector initiatives, its strong governance framework, and its ability to deliver forward-looking complex projects at scale. The partnership reflects a natural alignment between IFZA’s global business enablement expertise and IHC’s track record as a global investment company in building dynamic value networks.

“This partnership represents a defining moment in how economic platforms are designed, built, and sustained across borders,” said Martin G. Pedersen, Chairman of IFZA. “By working with IHC on clearly defined projects, we are combining IFZA’s globally connected business ecosystems and operational expertise with IHC’s strong diversified ecosystem and access to capital. Together we will develop free zones and special economic platforms that create long-term and sustainable value and success. This collaboration is about building the right infrastructure, in the right markets, with the right partners.”

Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, added: “At IHC, we focus on partnerships grounded in shared ambition and practical execution. Our collaboration with IFZA is centered on specific economic development initiatives where our combined expertise can create measurable, long-term impact. Alongside IFZA, we are bringing IHC’s experience across advanced technologies and business enablers, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and financial services, to help build globally connected ecosystems that are investment ready and designed for the future of trade. This marks the beginning of a focused, long-term partnership dedicated to enabling sustainable economic progress globally.”

The IFZA-IHC partnership reflects a long-term commitment to developing scalable economic infrastructure that responds to the realities of a changing global economy.

As governments and businesses seek new models for cooperation and growth, IFZA and IHC are setting a clear direction by working together on targeted, high impact projects that enable businesses to expand across borders with confidence, resilience, and purpose.

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