Eritrean Free Zones Authority (original) (raw)

The Eritrean Free Zones Authority (EFZA) is the government agency charged with the development and oversight of the free economic zones in Eritrea. It offers two economic zones in Massawa and Assab, both coastal cities. The Free Zones were announced in August 2001, and later nominally opened in September 2006. The Authority is currently under the supervision of CEO . The Assab Free Zone offers the Assab International Airport, as well as seaport access. It also contains a salt processing facility and an oil refinery.