Abu dhabi: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded its Growth Series 2025, a platform designed to connect leading business experts with its business community. This series aimed to share practical insights, foster peer connections, and spark growth, culminating in an engaging finale at Compass Coworking Centre.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event united entrepreneurs, SME owners, and business leaders for an evening dedicated to the power of partnerships. Themed 'Power in Partnership: Growing Faster Together', the finale underscored the importance of strategic collaborations in accelerating business growth, unlocking new opportunities, and strengthening the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ras Al Khaimah.
Throughout the year, the Growth Series delved into high-impact topics, equipping the business community with actionable knowledge and practical tools for scaling. This year's sessions concentrated on identifying high-value partners, understanding enterprise-SME collaboration models, implementing mutually beneficial partnership frameworks, and sustaining long-term, results-driven business relationships.
The finale featured insightful sessions by industry leaders such as Masood Salem, AI Ecosystem Leader and Alliances Director at Oracle; Natalie Crampton, Founder and CEO of TEC MENA; and Mohammed Kutyba Alissa, VAS Director at RAKEZ. They provided attendees with real-world insights into how major enterprises collaborate with SMEs to drive innovation, how meaningful partnerships fuel SME growth, and how RAKEZ supports its business community through collaborative value-driven initiatives.
Ramy Jallad, RAKEZ Group CEO, emphasized the significance of partnerships, stating that they are central to successful and sustainable business growth. He remarked that the 2025 series demonstrated how collaboration opens doors, accelerates expansion, and empowers entrepreneurs with the networks and knowledge they need to thrive. The series reaffirms RAKEZ's commitment to supporting its community with platforms that inspire learning, foster meaningful connections, and drive long-term success.
In addition to expert-led sessions, the event provided a networking platform where participants reconnected with peers, exchanged experiences, and explored new partnership opportunities. A raffle draw rewarded attendees who consistently participated in the series, recognizing their dedication to ongoing learning and growth.
The Growth Series remains a cornerstone of RAKEZ's business support ecosystem, offering entrepreneurs and SMEs access to thought leaders, practical strategies, and industry insights that enhance competitiveness across Ras Al Khaimah. As the 2025 edition concludes, it leaves behind a renewed spirit of collaboration and shared learning, reaffirming RAKEZ's commitment to empowering businesses through initiatives that inspire innovation, create opportunities, and foster a thriving entrepreneurial environment in the emirate.