Post by : Bianca Qureshi
UAE, October 29, 2025:
The anticipation is building for the second edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS 2025), held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Scheduled for November 19–20, 2025, at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the summit is set to serve as a global platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic investment.
Organised by Valiant Market Services, RAKIS 2025 will convene global investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore Ras Al Khaimah’s expanding potential across sectors such as manufacturing, real estate, tourism, renewable energy, and technology. The event aims to reinforce the emirate’s status as a fast-emerging destination for innovation, sustainability, and long-term investment. “RAKIS brings together visionaries, investors, and industry leaders to forge partnerships that will define Ras Al Khaimah’s economic future,” said Shariq Abdul Hai, CEO of Valiant Market Services. “With over 50,000 companies, world-class infrastructure, and a clear development roadmap, the emirate stands on the threshold of exceptional growth.”
Over two action-packed days, RAKIS 2025 will feature a high-level conference with participation from top executives and experts representing the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, NEOM, RAK ICC, JLL, RAKGAS, and several international institutions. Key sessions will spotlight Ras Al Khaimah’s investment outlook, sustainability strategies, and the emirate’s economic vision.
Complementing the conference, an immersive exhibition will showcase opportunities across major industries including Real Estate & Development, Utilities & Infrastructure, Facilities Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Solutions, Technology & Startups, and Financial & Professional Services.
Leading participants include BNW Developments, Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), Union Properties, Khatib & Alami (K&A), iFM, Azzurro Facilities Management, and other sector leaders. Attendees will also gain access to exclusive networking sessions, one-on-one business meetings, and dedicated partnership forums designed to spark collaboration and unlock new investment pathways.
Interested participants can register for free to join this dynamic event and connect with decision-makers shaping the region’s economic future.
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