Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, welcoming more than 3,490 new companies in the third quarter alone — a performance that underlines its growing appeal to entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational corporations.
The milestone reinforces RAKEZ’s position as a key contributor to Ras Al Khaimah’s economic diversification and GDP growth, reflecting both investor confidence and the emirate’s expanding global business footprint.
Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, said: “Q3 has reinforced what we have seen throughout the year, strong investor confidence in RAKEZ as a launchpad for success.
RAKEZ growth
“We are witnessing growth not just in the number of businesses, but also in the diversity of sectors and nationalities joining our community.
“This expansion contributes directly to Ras Al Khaimah’s economic development and enhances its competitiveness on the global investment map.”
Demand remained particularly strong across consultancy, e-commerce, general trading, media and marketing services, and foodstuff trading, according to the company.
Investors from India, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, France, and Egypt led the latest wave of registrations, highlighting RAKEZ’s appeal to a broad range of global entrepreneurs.
Momentum continues into Q4
Jallad added: “As we enter the final quarter of the year, our momentum remains strong. We are now proud to be home to over 38,000 active companies, a milestone that reflects the confidence global entrepreneurs have in RAKEZ as their partner for growth.
“We look forward to closing 2025 on a high note and unlocking even greater value for our investors and for Ras Al Khaimah.”
The total number of active companies in RAKEZ has now exceeded 38,000, underscoring the zone’s role as one of the UAE’s most dynamic business ecosystems.
