Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has wrapped up its five-day London roadshow, aimed at strengthening economic collaboration between Ras Al Khaimah and the United Kingdom.
The economic zone team, under the leadership of its Group CEO Ramy Jallad, engaged in a range of B2B meetings, media engagements, and a festive event at the UAE Embassy in London to commemorate the UAE’s 53rd Union Day.
The 5-day roadshow highlighted Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to cultivating business-friendly environment, spotlighting its favorable tax environment, streamlined logistics, and strategic location offering access to regional and global markets.
With its vibrant non-oil economy, the emirate offers opportunities for growth in key sectors such as tourism, real estate, advanced manufacturing, education, and technology. In addition, the team emphasized RAKEZ’s role in facilitating foreign investment by providing an efficient and supportive ecosystem for businesses seeking to set up and expand in the UAE.
Ramy Jallad Group CEO – RAKEZ
“The UAE and the UK share a partnership that has thrived for over 52 years, strengthened by recent collaborations in trade, energy, climate action, and cultural exchange. Ras Al Khaimah is at the forefront of this relationship, offering British businesses a strategic gateway to the Middle East and beyond. At RAKEZ, we are proud to support over 2,200 companies from the UK—ranging from SMEs to global leaders—providing them with the tools, infrastructure, and environment needed to succeed. This roadshow reaffirms our commitment to nurturing these ties and exploring new opportunities for mutual growth and cooperation.”
The UAE is the UK’s 18th-largest trading partner with more than 5,000 UK enterprises operating in the UAE and a vibrant community of 120,000 British nationals. Current negotiations for a UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement and the UK-UAE Sovereign Trade Agreement further underscore the deepening economic ties.
Ras Al Khaimah has emerged as an attractive destination for British companies with RAKEZ hosting thousands of UK-linked businesses across various sectors. Prominent names include Ahmad Tea, a global tea producer; A2C, the world’s leading laptop remanufacturer; and Spatial Composite, a specialist in aircraft cabin simulators.
Furthermore, the emirate is a hub to manufacturers like Manchester Paperbags and JRL Fabrications, as well as international social enterprises such as Waste to Wonder.
The roadshow in London reinforced the UAE-UK partnership while showcasing Ras Al Khaimah as a thriving hub for international business. By fostering meaningful connections and promoting the emirate’s unique advantages, RAKEZ continues to attract global enterprises, paving the way for greater economic collaboration and shared success.
