Commenting on the surge, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said: “This remarkable growth reflects the confidence investors place in RAKEZ and the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as a whole. Our continued commitment to creating a supportive and dynamic environment for businesses is clearly resonating with entrepreneurs and companies from around the globe.”
“By expanding our digital services, growing our value-added services portfolio, launching sector-focused hubs, and introducing value-driven packages, we are ensuring that new and existing businesses have everything they need to grow and succeed. With strategic foresight, operational excellence, and a firm commitment to sustainable development, RAKEZ is poised to play a leading role in shaping the UAE’s future economic landscape,” he added.
The majority of new companies operated in key sectors including management, information, and marketing consultancies; e-commerce; general trading; food and beverage; and building materials. These sectors continue to benefit from RAKEZ’s robust infrastructure, simplified processes, competitive cost advantages, and business-friendly ecosystem.
As RAKEZ continues to appeal to a diverse global investor base, India led the list of top investor nationalities, accounting for 43% of new registrations, followed by Pakistan, the United Kingdom, Egypt, and the Philippines.
With this sustained momentum, RAKEZ is now home to a thriving business community of more than 35,000 active companies from over 100 countries, reinforcing its position as a leading business and industrial hub in the region. The economic zone remains deeply committed to its mission of empowering entrepreneurs, fueling economic growth, and positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a global centre of innovation and investment.