Human Capital Development, Special Economic Zones, and Dubai as Case Study: a Literature Review

Purpose: This article maps the scholarly conversation on two important topics in field of economic development: human capital and special zones. While these have been studied separately, little work is available their intersection. Design/methodology/approach: The a systematic literature review. It followed preferred reporting items for review meta-analysis (PRISMA) criteria. Findings: development has largely discussed from perspective developed countries, it hasn’t examined specifically connection to SEZs. Moreover, there solid evidence positive impact industrial clusters, suggesting that SEZs pursue formation clusters might strongest effect development. piece argues intersection SEZ establishment currently gap calling further empirical investigation Originality: brought bear experience Emirate Dubai, order highlight features its history make an ideal case study investigation.