Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, the region’s leading platform for the food and beverage processing industry, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre over two days, 4–5 November. The economic zone is highlighting its growing role as a powerhouse for the UAE’s F&B sector, hosting a diverse ecosystem of nearly 1,000 companies spanning production, ingredients, equipment, and sustainable packaging.
At this year’s event, RAKEZ is showcasing how its comprehensive business environment, from streamlined set-up and licensing processes to cost-effective facilities and logistics connectivity, enables global and local brands to thrive. These advantages position Ras Al Khaimah as an ideal base for companies aiming to establi…
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, the region’s leading platform for the food and beverage processing industry, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre over two days, 4–5 November. The economic zone is highlighting its growing role as a powerhouse for the UAE’s F&B sector, hosting a diverse ecosystem of nearly 1,000 companies spanning production, ingredients, equipment, and sustainable packaging.
At this year’s event, RAKEZ is showcasing how its comprehensive business environment, from streamlined set-up and licensing processes to cost-effective facilities and logistics connectivity, enables global and local brands to thrive. These advantages position Ras Al Khaimah as an ideal base for companies aiming to establish or expand their footprint across regional and international markets.
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “Gulfood Manufacturing remains one of the most strategic platforms for us to engage directly with global investors and industry leaders shaping the future of food. At RAKEZ, we have built an ecosystem where innovation, efficiency, and sustainability converge, empowering companies of all sizes to produce, package, and export competitively from Ras Al Khaimah. Our growing community of F&B manufacturers and suppliers reflects not only our commitment to this vital industry but also our contribution to the UAE’s long-term food security and industrial growth goals.”
RAKEZ is home to a diverse community of F&B companies driving innovation across the supply chain, from production and processing to packaging and exports. These include Ahmad Tea, a global tea producer leveraging its RAKEZ base for regional exports; Italfood, an artisan cheese maker serving the UAE’s hospitality sector; Swedinox International, a manufacturer of stainless-steel food processing tanks; Sai Flavours, a flavouring-agent specialist supplying brands across the GCC; Unikai Foods, one of the UAE’s largest FMCG conglomerates integrating logistics and manufacturing within RAKEZ; Green Rock Group, a sustainable paper-cup producer advancing eco-friendly packaging; Seara Foods, a global meat producer operating advanced cold-chain facilities; Uterra Middle East Agro Industries, a bio-fertiliser manufacturer promoting sustainable agriculture; and Chocolala, a homegrown chocolatier exporting premium products from RAKEZ’s Al Hamra Industrial Zone.
RAKEZ’s strategic proximity to major ports and airports ensures efficient supply chain management for companies handling perishable or export-bound goods. Combined with flexible facility options, from warehouses and land plots to customised production spaces, and dedicated client services, RAKEZ offers a solid foundation for sustainable growth and scalability.
As the UAE’s F&B market continues its upward trajectory, driven by growing consumer demand and a strong emphasis on local production, RAKEZ remains dedicated to empowering companies reshaping how the region produces, processes, and distributes food.
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 38,000 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.
For more information, visit www.rakez.com.