Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has successfully concluded a multi-city business mission across China, further solidifying its role in advancing UAE-China trade and investment relations.
The delegation participated in several high-level B2B engagements, the UAE-China (Sichuan) Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference event, hosted by the Embassy of the UAE in Beijing, as well as the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou led by the UAE Ministry of Investment.
Business leaders explore cooperation in key sectors
The events brought together senior officials, business leaders and investors to explore cooperation in energy, logistics, technology, healthcare, green energy and more. Through its participation, RAKEZ deepened dialogue with stakeholders in China, showcased Ras Al Khaimah’s business appeal and strengthened economic ties with one of its most important international markets.
“China is a market of great strategic importance to us. Our continuous engagement across several provinces is part of a broader mission to foster resilient, future-focused partnerships. As an enabler of the Belt and Road Initiative, RAKEZ stands as a trusted platform where Chinese enterprises can establish, innovate and thrive on a global scale. We are here to support their journey every step of the way,” stated RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad.
RAKEZ’s dual-track industrial strategy in focus
During the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou, RAKEZ CCO Anas Hijjawi participated in a panel discussion titled “The UAE as a Manufacturing Hub for Chinese Companies Expanding Internationally”. In his remarks, Hijjawi introduced RAKEZ’s dual-track industrial strategy, highlighting the zone’s strong foundation in traditional manufacturing sectors such as metal processing, building materials, chemicals, etc., which have long been key pillars of Ras Al Khaimah’s industrial landscape.
Building on this momentum, RAKEZ continues to capture interest from the business community in China through its collaborative and flexible approach. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, the economic zone co-develops infrastructure and services with its partners, aligning with each project’s unique goals.
This has helped foster long-term relationships with over 200 Chinese enterprises across sectors such as LED lighting, packaging, recycling and engineering. Key players such as China State Construction, Metally Industries, Maxtron Show Lighting, Zaiwei Construction and THi have chosen RAKEZ as a base for regional operations.
RAKEZ supports these enterprises through streamlined licensing, scalable warehousing and industrial space, and visa facilitation—designed to accelerate set-up and support long-term growth.
RAKEZ seeks fostering growth in next-generation sectors
RAKEZ’s efforts align with the UAE’s broader role as a key trade partner for China. As China’s largest commercial partner in the Arab world, the UAE serves as a critical re-export hub, with around 60 percent of Chinese trade channelled through the country to more than 400 cities across the MENA region.
The economic zone’s collaborations with leading Chinese industrial entities and development zones—including the Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone, Liaocheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, Zhong A Shandong Industrial Park, and Foshan Commerce Bureau—underscore the depth of its engagement.
These relationships are further strengthened through regular outreach and roadshows in key cities such as Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Liaocheng and Tianjin.
RAKEZ remains focused on fostering growth in next-generation sectors such as electric mobility, agri-tech, circular economy solutions and specialty chemicals. Its industrial ecosystem, backed by sector-focused infrastructure and pro-investor policies, is poised to support the ambitions of Chinese businesses seeking international expansion and long-term regional relevance.
