Experience Counts
DSI's founder and chairman, Tony Restall, is one of the pioneers of modern-day Free Zones, with a long and successful track record of advising governments and private investors on developing SEZ & Free Zone projects across the globe, spanning over 46 years.
DSI bridges the gap between strategic vision and operational reality. Our team of hands-on leaders span from frontline operations leadership through to group C-level executives and board members, ensuring that our recommendations and advice are both strategic and executable.
This unique perspective ensures that DSI delivers solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.
46+
Years Experience
Each team member brings over twenty years of international industry knowledge and experience
4
International Presence
Mission Statement
DSI offers our services globally with four international offices located in Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East
To provide knowledge-based economic development to emerging economies aimed at supporting employment and wealth creation through technology transfer
The History of DSI's Global Impact
How it all began
The Jebel Ali Port & Free Zone "Dream Team"
Our chairman was part of the original leadership team that implemented the Jebel Ali (JAFZA) Free Zone in Dubai
Ajman Free Zone
Ajman FZE started with zero funding, and they said it was "Impossible"
The Vision of His Highness Sheikh Ammar Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, and the development skills of Tony Restall, MD of Ajman Port and Free Zone, made the Ajman FZE project possible, and made the Emirate Economically Independent
Sharjah Free Zones
The establishment of Hamriyah & Sharjah Airport Free Zones
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah
Sharjah's Free Zones now host of 17,000 investors
The First Free Zone In Oman
Our Chairman, as CEO of Salalah Free Zone, created Oman's first Free Zone in Oman in partnership with HH Sultan Qaboos
Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone, Nigeria
DSI led the establishment of Nigeria’s First Oil & Gas dedicated Free Zone base, located just south of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria
Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone became one of the world's largest, turning over c. 2.5 Billion USD Per Anum
