Ras Al Khaimah, November 19:  The Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS) 2025 officially opened its doors today at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, marking the start of a two-day gathering of global investors, senior government officials, and industry pioneers. 

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 brings together influential stakeholders to explore investment opportunities shaping the emirate’s rapidly evolving economic landscape.

Now in its second edition, RAKIS 2025 builds on last year’s success with an expanded agenda that highlights Ras Al Khaimah’s growing potential across manufacturing, real estate, tourism, industrial development, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure.

“Just a year ago, we launched this platform with a bold vision to showcase Ras Al Khaimah’s transformation and connect industries with investors. Today, as we open our second edition, that vision isn’t just alive, it’s accelerating,” said Shariq Abdul Hai, CEO of Valiant Market Services, organisers of the summit. 

The summit’s conference opened this morning with keynote sessions featuring senior representatives from the RAK Chamber, RAKEZ, Marjan, MoIAT, RAK Properties, and other prominent institutions. Speakers will share insights on the emirate’s investment landscape, including real estate development, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure expansion, tourism growth strategies, and sustainability pathways aligned with national and regional economic objectives.

The confirmed speakers include high-level government and industry figures such as Dr. Abdulrahman Al Shaib Al Naqbi, Director General of the RAK Department of Economic Development; Rabih Khouri, Chief Investment Officer at the Investment & Development Office of Ras Al-Khaimah; H.E. Phillipa Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Ras Al-Khaimah Tourism Development Authority; H.E. Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry; and Sandra Louw, Chief Executive Officer of RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC). Check the whole list of speakers here.

Alongside the conference, the exhibition has officially commenced, hosting companies across Real Estate & Development, Utilities & Infrastructure, Facilities Management, Technology & Startups, Manufacturing & Industrial Solutions, and Professional & Financial Services. Key participants include BNW Developments, Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), Union Properties, Khatib & Alami (K&A), One FM, Azzurro Facilities Management, among others.

Around 2000 attendees are expected to join the summit and take part in tailor-made networking programmes, curated business meetings, investment presentations, and exclusive partnership forums designed to unlock new avenues for regional and international collaboration.

As part of its commitment to deepening sectoral engagement throughout the emirate, Valiant Market Services is also launching today a series of upcoming dedicated platforms taking place in 2026:

  • RAK Estate – April 08–09, 2026 at the RAK Exhibition Centre
  • RAK Build – April 08–09, 2026 at the RAK Exhibition Centre
  • RAK Manufacturing Week – October 21–22, 2026 at the RAK Exhibition Centre

These specialised events will further spotlight Ras Al Khaimah’s growth sectors, enhance stakeholder participation, and expand the emirate’s role as a home for cross-sector innovation and investment.

Editor’s Note:

RAKIS has rapidly emerged as a key investment and business summit in the Gulf region, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a strategic nexus for international collaboration, sustainable development, and cross-sector innovation. Now in its second edition, the 2025 summit will bring together over 2,000 influential stakeholders, including senior government officials, institutional investors, global corporations, and visionary entrepreneurs. With a strengthened agenda, dynamic speaker lineup, and a showcase of investment-ready opportunities, RAKIS 2025 is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the economic future of the emirate and the wider UAE. This release offers a preview of what to expect. Journalists seeking media accreditation, interview opportunities, or on-site coverage are encouraged to get in touch.

For general or media related inquiries, you can reach out to Muhammad Younis, Asst. Manager, PR & Communications (Valiant Market Services), at muhammad.younis@valiantbmedia.com