Throughout the first semester of 2024, the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) realized Rp 722.97 billion in investment or 76.41% of its target for 2024 and employed 512 workers in the special zone. Due to its significant contribution in the development of West Nusa Tenggara’s economy through the support of small and medium-sized businesses, infrastructure development and employment rate, the Mandalika KEK has been nominated as the Best Service Special Economic Zone.