Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) team concluded a successful business tour in Canada aimed at building strategic ties with Canadian investors and showcasing the multitude of opportunities that the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah offers.

This visit was part of RAKEZ’s strategic mission to foster international relationships and encourage further economic collaborations. Over the course of a week, the team extensively engaged with potential Canadian investors and companies, presenting a detailed overview of the unique advantages and vast business opportunities provided by Ras Al Khaimah’s thriving economy.

The team, led by RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, attended a networking event with the members of the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC) in Toronto, highlighting the promising investment potential of the UAE. He said, “We are happy with the successful connections we fostered throughout this trip. We wanted to give Canadian businesses a comprehensive look at the vast advantages that come with expanding operations to the Middle East, particularly through Ras Al Khaimah. With almost 650 Canadian businesses thriving in RAKEZ, we see a bright future for more successful collaborations.”

In a bid to reach out to the expansive Indian diaspora in Canada, the team also featured in a popular B2B radio show on Red FM. The team met numerous companies, business stakeholders, and high-net-worth individuals across sectors like F&B, container shipment, automotive, industrial, medical devices, energy, startup accelerators, sustainable innovators, solar energy, electronics, suppliers, and traders of OEM parts and dairy. RAKEZ also highlighted the RAKEZ Academic Zone, engaging with Canadian college students who showed keen interest in the opportunities it presents.

RAKEZ’s continuous efforts in reaching out to the business ecosystems outside the UAE are reflective of its commitment to strengthening international relations, providing world-class services to investors across the globe and underlining Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a global investment destination.

For more information, please contact:
Cleo Eleazar, Public Relations & Events Manager, RAKEZ
Phone: +971 7 2077173; Email: c.eleazar@rakez.com

About Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ):
RAKEZ is a powerhouse business and industrial hub established by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It currently hosts over 18,000 companies coming from over 100+ countries and operating in more than 50 industries.

RAKEZ offers entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs and manufacturers a wide-range of solutions, including free zone and non-free zone licences, customisable facilities, and first-class services provided in a one-stop shop. Furthermore, RAKEZ has specialised zones that are tailored to specific needs of investors: Al Nakheel and Al Hamra Business Zones for commercial and service companies; Al Ghail, Al Hamra and Al Hulaila Industrial Zones for manufacturers and industrialists; and an Academic Zone for educational providers.

A leading economic zone, RAKEZ aims to continue attracting diversified investment opportunities that will contribute to the economic growth of Ras Al Khaimah.