Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) 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 prestigious ‘UAE – China (Sichuan) Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference’ event, hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Beijing, as well as the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou led by the UAE Ministry of Investment. RAKEZ CCO Anas Hijjawi (centre) participates in a panel during the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou, China 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, showcased Ras Al Khaimah’s business appeal, and strengthened economic ties with one of its most important international markets. Reflecting on the success of the visit, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad commented: “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.” During the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou, RAKEZ CCO Anas Hijjawi participated in a panel discussion on ‘The UAE as a Manufacturing Hub for Chinese Companies Expanding Internationally’. In his remarks, Hijjawi introduced RAKEZ’s dual-track industrial strategy. He first highlighted 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. He then introduced the economic zone’s evolving vision through infrastructural initiatives like Tech Flex—an approach designed to attract technology-driven companies by leveraging synergies with its established industrial base. This transition is already taking shape through major developments like THi’s USD 300 million high-tech industrial park and the USD 360 million Zhong A Shandong Industrial Park, which are drawing businesses in advanced manufacturing, wood processing, and food production. Building on this momentum, RAKEZ continues to capture interest from the Chinese business community 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. These enterprises are supported through streamlined licensing, scalable warehousing and industrial space, and visa facilitation—designed to accelerate set-up and support long-term growth. 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% 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 speciality 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.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) 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 prestigious ‘UAE – China (Sichuan) Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference’ event, hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Beijing, as well as the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou led by the UAE Ministry of Investment.
RAKEZ CCO Anas Hijjawi (centre) participates in a panel during the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou, China
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, showcased Ras Al Khaimah’s business appeal, and strengthened economic ties with one of its most important international markets.
Reflecting on the success of the visit, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad commented: “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.”
During the Invest UAE Roadshow in Guangzhou, RAKEZ CCO Anas Hijjawi participated in a panel discussion on ‘The UAE as a Manufacturing Hub for Chinese Companies Expanding Internationally’. In his remarks, Hijjawi introduced RAKEZ’s dual-track industrial strategy. He first highlighted 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. He then introduced the economic zone’s evolving vision through infrastructural initiatives like Tech Flex—an approach designed to attract technology-driven companies by leveraging synergies with its established industrial base. This transition is already taking shape through major developments like THi’s USD 300 million high-tech industrial park and the USD 360 million Zhong A Shandong Industrial Park, which are drawing businesses in advanced manufacturing, wood processing, and food production.
Building on this momentum, RAKEZ continues to capture interest from the Chinese business community 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. These enterprises are supported through streamlined licensing, scalable warehousing and industrial space, and visa facilitation—designed to accelerate set-up and support long-term growth.
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% 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 speciality 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.
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