Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), jointly with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK), hosted a Business Breakfast in Ras Al Khaimah, aimed at strengthening engagement and collaboration among German businesses operating in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event brought together more than 50 senior executives, manufacturers, and decision-makers from the German business community at RAKEZ's Compass Coworking Centre. The networking session served as a platform for discussing Ras Al Khaimah's value proposition as an ideal base for German manufacturers, highlighting the emirate's industrial ecosystem, connectivity, and business environment that supports growth and sustainability.
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad stated that Ras Al Khaimah continues to strengthen its position as a preferred base for German manufacturers looking to combine quality, efficiency, and regional reach. Through RAKEZ, businesses are supported with infrastructure, streamlined processes, and a business ecosystem that enables operational excellence, innovation, resilient supply chains, and growth from the UAE.
German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) CEO Dr. Martin Henkelmann noted that German companies have established a solid footprint in the UAE, attracted by its strategic location, robust economy, and business environment. Ras Al Khaimah has seen growth, drawing more German investors and companies to the emirate, investing in infrastructure and services that support business expansion and highlight its potential for future German investments.
The event featured a panel discussion titled 'Made in RAK: Driving Industrial Growth and Innovation,' providing insights into how Ras Al Khaimah has emerged as a manufacturing base for German companies serving regional markets. It featured Kludi MEA Vice President Imad Kokash and Knauf GCC CEO Paul Button from the RAKEZ business community, alongside RAKEZ Chief Customer Experience Officer Ian Hunt.
During the discussion, Kokash and Button shared how their Ras Al Khaimah operations have embedded German manufacturing standards, focusing on quality control, disciplined processes, and operational excellence. The panellists highlighted how operating from the UAE enables manufacturers to optimise supply chains, shorten delivery routes, and reduce carbon footprints while serving regional customers.
Additionally, the speakers emphasized the supply chain advantages offered by Ras Al Khaimah, along with the supportive role of the UAE government and RAKEZ in facilitating efficient set-up, smooth operations, and continued business expansion.
RAKEZ is currently home to around 1,200 German companies, operating across a range of industrial and commercial sectors. This growing presence reinforces Ras Al Khaimah's position as a hub for international manufacturers, offering infrastructure, strategic market access, and tailored support for businesses seeking to grow from the UAE.