Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), in collaboration with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), recently hosted a successful Business Breakfast in Ras Al Khaimah, aimed at enhancing engagement and fostering collaboration among German businesses operating in the UAE.
The event brought together over 50 senior executives, manufacturers, and key decision-makers from the German business community at RAKEZ’s Compass Coworking Centre.
The networking session provided a platform to highlight Ras Al Khaimah’s appeal as an ideal hub for German manufacturers, emphasizing the emirate’s expanding industrial ecosystem, excellent connectivity, and business-friendly environment that supports long-term growth and sustainability.
Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, stated, “Ras Al Khaimah is increasingly recognized as a preferred base for German manufacturers seeking a combination of quality, efficiency, and regional reach. RAKEZ provides businesses with world-class infrastructure, streamlined processes, and a supportive ecosystem that fosters operational excellence, innovation, resilient supply chains, and sustainable growth from the UAE.”
Dr. Martin Henkelmann, CEO of the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), added, “German companies have built a strong presence in the UAE, drawn by its strategic location, dynamic economy, and business-friendly policies. In recent years, Ras Al Khaimah has distinguished itself with notable growth, attracting more German investors and enterprises. The emirate’s ongoing investment in infrastructure and business services underscores its potential as a prime destination for future German investments.”
The event included a panel discussion titled “Made in RAK: Driving Industrial Growth and Innovation,” offering participants insights into how Ras Al Khaimah has become a strategic manufacturing hub for German companies serving regional markets. The panel featured Kludi MEA Vice President Imad Kokash, Knauf GCC CEO Paul Button, and RAKEZ Chief Customer Experience Officer Ian Hunt.
During the discussion, Kokash and Button highlighted how their operations in Ras Al Khaimah uphold German manufacturing standards, with a strong focus on quality, disciplined processes, and operational excellence. They also emphasized how operating from the UAE allows manufacturers to streamline supply chains, shorten delivery routes, and reduce carbon footprints while serving regional customers efficiently.
The panelists further underlined the advantages of Ras Al Khaimah’s supply chain infrastructure and the supportive role of both RAKEZ and the UAE government in facilitating smooth business setup, seamless operations, and continued growth.
Currently, RAKEZ hosts approximately 1,200 German companies across a broad spectrum of industrial and commercial sectors. This growing presence reinforces Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a competitive hub for international manufacturers, offering robust infrastructure, strategic market access, and tailored support for businesses expanding from the UAE.
