Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the summit gathered global investors, senior government leaders, innovators, and policy experts to explore the Emirate’s expanding economic landscape and future development priorities.
The summit commenced with an
official walkthrough by HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown
Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, along with HE Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, who visited key exhibitors and engaged
directly with participating companies across the show floor.
Leaders Outline Strategic Priorities for a Future-Focused RAK
The conference opened with keynote
addresses from senior representatives of RAK Chamber, RAKEZ, Marjan, MoIAT, RAK
Properties, and other leading institutions. Their insights set the stage for an
agenda focused on strengthening the emirate’s role as a competitive hub for
sustainable growth, industrial diversification, and investment-driven
development.
In-Depth Sessions Spotlight Policy,
Sustainability, Real Estate and Finance Trends
Throughout the first day,
participants joined a series of thematic discussions outlining RAK’s near-term
and long-term development priorities across policy, sustainability, real estate
and finance.
Speakers from MoIAT, Marjan and
RAK Properties outlined how regulatory clarity and federal initiatives such as
Make it in the Emirates are shaping new industrial and investment
opportunities. Sustainability leaders from RAKGAS, RAK Municipality, Expo City
Dubai, RAKEZ, EtihadWE and RAKNOR highlighted the emirate’s shift from
long-term planning to tangible action across clean energy, ESG integration and
circularity. In real estate and infrastructure, experts from EtihadWE, BNW
Developments, Union Properties and Al Tamimi & Co discussed how smart
development models, green infrastructure and digital-first planning are
reshaping investor appetite. Meanwhile, finance and investment stakeholders
including Changer, RAK ICC, RAK DAO, Khatib & Alami and the Joint
Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce explored how fintech, new capital channels and
cross-border expansion are strengthening RAK’s position as a growing regional
hub.
Day 2 continued with high-level
discussions that brought together senior government leaders, diplomats, global
advisors and industry experts to map out RAK’s future economic direction. There
were sessions which underscored how international partnerships,
sustainability-driven policies and bilateral trade linkages are strengthening
the emirate’s competitiveness. The programme also delved into the UAE’s
evolving financial landscape with insights on building a secure and inclusive
digital financial ecosystem, alongside forward-looking conversations on
tourism, green mobility and destination development. Further discussions
spotlighted how advanced technologies, regulatory enablement and industrial
innovation are accelerating RAK’s transition toward a future-ready
manufacturing and business environment.
Exhibition Floor Sees High
Participation and Interest
Energy remained high across the
exhibition on both days, where companies spanning real estate, utilities,
infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and facilities management reported an
active pipeline of enquiries. Delegates engaged in product showcases, project
discussions and investment briefings, with strong interest from regional and
global investors.
The exhibition also hosted
investor roundtables, curated networking sessions, business matchmaking
meetings and dedicated partnership forums, enabling exhibitors and delegates to
tap into new collaboration channels and identify potential commercial synergies.
Exhibitors including BNW
Developments, EtihadWE, Union Properties, Khatib & Alami, One FM and
Azzurro Facilities Management drew consistent visitor traffic, with many noting
the high quality of investor interactions further amplified by the Crown Prince’s
walkthrough.
Stakeholders Praise RAKIS 2025’s
Impact
The summit received strong
endorsement from national entities and industry leaders.
The UAE Ministry of Investment
described RAKIS as a vital platform for strengthening the country’s investor
ecosystem and supporting activities aligned with national economic priorities.
RAK International Corporate Centre
(RAK ICC) noted that the summit was “a powerful showcase of what is ahead for
global investors and advisors.”
AE Coin, the first Central
Bank–licensed AED-pegged stablecoin, highlighted the event’s role in advancing
dialogue around regulated digital finance. “The summit allowed us to connect
with partners and strengthen collaborations that support the UAE’s leadership
in digital finance and innovation.”
Organisers Announce Three New Sector
Platforms for 2026
To further deepen engagement
across the emirate’s strategic sectors, Valiant Market Services announced three
specialised platforms scheduled for 2026:
RAK Estate – April 08–09, 2026 |
RAK Exhibition Centre
RAK Build – April 08–09, 2026 |
RAK Exhibition Centre
RAK Manufacturing Week – October
21–22, 2026 | RAK Exhibition Centre
These platforms will amplify
opportunities within real estate, construction, and advanced manufacturing,
positioning Ras Al Khaimah as an expanding hub for sustainable, innovation-led
development.
