WHAT MAKES RAS AL KHAIMAH IN THE UAE A PREFERRED HUB FOR GLOBAL BRANDS?

The United Arab Emirates is a promising industrial destination with opportunities in the Middle East within reach, and Ras Al Khaimah is at the centre of the drive to create a supportive ecosystem for investors. The emirate has an adaptable and highly diversified economy, with varied sectors, a strong and stable economy, and an extensive suite of services to encourage the growth of businesses.

The main attractions for businesses in Ras Al Khaimah include its strategic location providing easy access to fastgrowing global markets; opportunities to connect with thousands of international businesses in the country; ease of doing business from quick set-up processes to a range of support services; and a conducive environment at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) that encourages the growth of businesses across all sectors big and small.

The emirate provides a world-class infrastructure for health, education and real estate and also a world of investment opportunities in these sectors among many others. It promises a relaxed way of life balancing wellness, work, exploration and leisure – an ideal combination for a wholesome lifestyle.

FROM RAS AL KHAIMAH TO THE WORLD

Ras Al Khaimah is home to over 40,000 companies including global brands from more than 100 countries operating in over 50 sectors. Below are some you may have heard of:

Refreshing tea blends in our cups since 1986

One of the world’s top five tea brands, Ahmad Tea, produces 14 million kg of tea blends every year in Ras Al Khaimah for export to 80 countries.

Reliable buses that move the public World’s fourth-largest bus manufacturer,

Ashok Leyland, has been operating in the emirate since 2006, producing around 3,000 busses annually.

Ceramics that beautify iconic landmarks

World’s largest ceramics brand, RAK Ceramics, was born in the emirate and now supplies 116 million m2 of tiles, 5 million pieces of sanitaryware and a million pieces of faucets globally every year.

Personal care pioneer in Ras Al Khaimah

Multinational consumer goods company Dabur Naturelle has been manufacturing personal care products in the emirate since 2007 and supplying to the MENA region.

Aviation leader’s base

One of the leading manufacturers of aviation training equipment, Spatial Composite Solutions serves a global customer base, including blue-chip airlines such as Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, and British Airways.

WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?

These companies are based in RAKEZ! The economic zone is home to around 770 manufacturers operating in diverse sectors including automotive, glass and ceramics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cement, packaging, robotics and many more. The investor- friendly community at RAKEZ brings industrial and supply chain players together, so they can flourish and successfully expand in the region.

RAKEZ offers customised business solutions to global investors – taking care of everything they may require to get their business up and running in the UAE.

When it comes to facilities, RAKEZ provides manufacturers and traders with state-ofthe-art warehouses which are expandable as the business grows. The economic zone offers the perfect environment for industrial ventures with three strategically located industrial zones connected to MENA’s major markets via land, airways and seaports. Lands for development are also available in unlimited sizes.