Let’s talk about Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). If RAKEZ were a person, it’d be the one at a networking event who somehow knows everyone, always has exciting news to share, and somehow signs billion-dirham deals between sips of coffee. And at Make it in the Emirates 2025, RAKEZ showed up and showed off — in the best way possible.
Held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, this annual industrial bonanza is where the UAE’s big thinkers, bold builders, and industrial dynamos converge to talk shop, spark deals, and basically plan the future. Think of it as a power summit, but for factories, innovators, and visionaries.
So, what did RAKEZ do? Just casually reinforce its rep as a heavy-hitter in the UAE’s industrial game. No biggie.
RAKEZ Rolled Deep
This year’s event attracted 30,000 visitors and over 700 industrial players — from steel titans to food producers to those mysterious tech firms with cool logos and even cooler gadgets. Amid all the buzzing booths and high-stakes handshakes, RAKEZ stood tall (and probably caffeinated) with a clear message: We’re not just part of the UAE’s industrial future — we’re helping build it.
RAKEZ came in hot, spotlighting its broad portfolio of industrial sectors. We’re talking everything from classic heavy hitters like building materials to the shiny new kids on the block — think EVs, defense tech, composites, and packaging. If it’s cutting-edge, RAKEZ probably has a space ready for it. And WiFi. Always WiFi.
Talk Panels & Power Moves
Group CEO Ramy Jallad hit the stage at a panel titled “Synergies in the UAE’s Industrial Landscape” — which, to be honest, sounds like a mouthful but basically translates to: let’s work smarter, not just harder. He dove into how industrial zones across the Emirates are teaming up like the Avengers of manufacturing. No more siloed factories doing their own thing. It’s all about collaboration, cross-emirate supply chains, and leveling up together.
Jallad didn’t just talk the talk, either. He pointed out how manufacturers in Ras Al Khaimah are already joining forces with peers across the UAE. It’s a beautiful thing — think teamwork with forklifts.
Oh, and logistics? Covered. Ports? Plentiful. Rail? Coming in hot. RAKEZ is leveraging every advantage to keep goods flowing and business growing.
Deals Were Signed. Jobs Were Made. Industry Was… Industrious.
Now, let’s talk about the real mic-drop moment: RAKEZ announced not one but two major industrial projects. Ready for the numbers?
- AED 1.1 BILLION — yes, billion — with THi Investment Management to build a 130,000-square-metre industrial park for advanced tech companies. Translation: jobs, innovation, and probably lots of drones.
- AED 30 MILLION with Faraday Future Middle East FZ-LLC to roll out a luxury EV assembly plant. Picture sleek cars, smart tech, and 200 new skilled jobs humming into existence.
Cue the applause.
These aren’t just wins for RAKEZ — they’re wins for the whole region. Automotive, clean energy, metals, FMCG… the gang’s all here.
Strategy With a Side of Sass
Not to be outdone, Chief Strategy Officer Puneet Jain jumped into the Industrial Policy 2.0 roundtable to break down how RAKEZ isn’t just ticking boxes — they’re rewriting the rulebook. Streamlined licensing? Check. Investor-first support? Double check. Sector-specific infrastructure? Oh yeah.
In short: if investing in the UAE were a video game, RAKEZ just unlocked cheat codes for industrial growth.
Big Picture, Bigger Ambitions
All this action ties into something even bigger — the UAE’s Operation 300bn, the country’s bold plan to supercharge its industrial sector and diversify the economy. And RAKEZ? It’s right there in the thick of it, supporting localisation, boosting self-sufficiency, and saying: “Hey world, we’ve got room for more — come build with us.
RAKEZ walked into Make it in the Emirates 2025 like it owned the place (in the most humble, UAE-industrial-ecosystem-building kind of way). With billion-dirham deals, cross-emirate synergy, and a clear vision for future-ready industry, it proved it’s not just keeping up — it’s leading the charge.
And if the takeaway isn’t clear enough: If you’re planning to build something big, bold, and future-forward in the UAE… you might want to give RAKEZ a call. Or at least follow them on LinkedIn. Just saying.
