Countdown Begins as RAKIS 2026 Set to Welcome Global Business and Investment Leaders
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Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, November 2: With just one week to go, the third edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS 2026) is set to take place on 11–12 November at the RAK Exhibition Center. The summit brings together government officials, international investors, business leaders, developers, financial institutions and industry specialists to explore investment opportunities and strategic partnerships across Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE.
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 comes at a time of sustained investment activity and economic expansion in the emirate. Ras Al Khaimah attracted more than AED 771.5 million in new capital investment during the first half of 2026, with 967 new establishments registered and 1,399 investors from 68 nationalities entering the market.
Government leaders and business executives to headline the summit
RAKIS 2026 will feature a high-level speaker line-up representing government institutions, investment authorities, financial services, real estate, tourism, infrastructure, energy and international business organisations.
Among the confirmed speakers for the summit are Dr Rashed Al Nuaimi, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce; Hassan Al Shaiba, Head of Compliance Office, Department of Economic Development, Ras Al Khaimah; Ibtisam Ali Alsaadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Development Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology; Alison Grinnell, Group COO & CEO of Marjan Hospitality, Marjan; and Phillipa Harrison, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA.
The line-up also includes important names from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, RAK Properties, RAKBANK, DAMAC Properties, UAE–UK Business Council, British Embassy UAE, Cushman & Wakefield, Knight Frank MENA, Arada, Emirates Green Building Council, and Innovation City among others.
Their participation brings together perspectives on investment policy, international trade, real estate development, tourism growth, sustainable infrastructure, banking and capital deployment.
Six sectors at the centre of Ras Al Khaimah's investment agenda
The summit's conference and exhibition will focus on six interconnected sectors shaping the emirate's economic development:
Real Estate Development and Investment: Master-planned communities, waterfront developments, hospitality projects, commercial property, PropTech and institutional investment.
Construction, Infrastructure and the Built Environment: Engineering, construction technologies, urban planning, project delivery and infrastructure development.
Technology and Innovation: Artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
Sustainable Energy and Green Economy: Renewable energy, energy storage, green buildings, resource efficiency and sustainable development.
Logistics, Trade and Industrial Services: Industrial expansion, warehousing, supply chains, free zones, trade facilitation and regional connectivity.
Tourism and Hospitality Innovation: Destination development, hospitality investment, visitor experiences, aviation connectivity and tourism infrastructure.
The Main Theatre conference programme is designed to address the investment and development priorities behind these sectors, including government vision, market entry, capital allocation, real estate, construction, logistics and industrial competitiveness. Tourism and destination development, including Ras Al Khaimah's visitor-economy ambitions, will also feature in the wider programme.
Through keynote presentations, leadership discussions and industry panels, the conference will bring together public- and private-sector perspectives on how investment can be translated into projects, partnerships and long-term economic value.
Marjan, BNW Developments, EtihadWE, RAK Properties and major developers among participating organisations
The exhibition will bring together government entities, major developers, financial institutions, engineering consultancies, infrastructure providers and emerging businesses.
Among the prominent names joining are Marjan, BNW Developments, Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), Namou Properties, Khatib & Alami, Ministry of Investment of the UAE, Shaam Group, ONE FM, Almal, Smithline Composites and Cloud Spaces, RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Drees & Sommer, Gulf Cement Company, Al Zein Design & Engineering Consultant and more.
Their participation reflects the breadth of investment opportunities across the emirate, from property development, utilities and construction to transport, industrial services, engineering and hospitality.
Emerging businesses and specialist exhibitors will also have an opportunity to present their projects, services and solutions to potential investors, customers and strategic partners.
International partnerships and business connections
RAKIS continues to build connections between Ras Al Khaimah's investment ecosystem and international business communities. Its partner network includes chambers of commerce, bilateral business councils, trade organisations, sustainability groups and international industry associations, including names like British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, AmCham Dubai, Canada-UAE Business Council, EmiratesGBC, Bridge Middle East, CEO Clubs Network and Arabian Networking Group
These relationships reinforce the summit's role in connecting investors and businesses with new markets, regional stakeholders and opportunities for cross-border cooperation.
Networking to connect investors with opportunities
For investors, the event offers an opportunity to explore projects and engage directly with developers and decision-makers. For companies seeking to enter or expand in the UAE, it provides access to potential partners, clients and institutional stakeholders. For businesses already operating in Ras Al Khaimah, it offers a platform to develop relationships and explore new avenues for growth.
As Ras Al Khaimah continues to expand its investment landscape across tourism, real estate, industry, technology and infrastructure, RAKIS 2026 will bring together the capital, expertise and partnerships contributing to the emirate's next phase of economic development.
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