Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening commercial ties between the UK and the UAE while serving as the lead sponsor of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) ‘s stakeholder reception held in Central London.
Gathering C-suite executives and industry leaders from across the UK, the event comes as part of the Chamber’s mission to support British businesses who are seeking to establish or expand their operations in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.
As the interest in the region continues to surge and more than 30 percent of the BCCD’s new members in the past year being UK nationals who recently relocated to the UAE, the reception was held at a perfect time to foster dialogue and connection.
RAKEZ’s sponsorship highlights its expanding international connection, particularly in the UK, as it continues to showcase Ras Al Khaimah as a vibrant hub for British enterprises. The event also built on the foundation of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between RAKEZ and BCCD, aimed at supporting UK businesses seeking to enter the Ras Al Khaimah market.
Ramy Jallad Group CEO – RAKEZ
“Our long-standing relationship with the UK continues to grow stronger as both nations deepen their collaboration across trade, innovation, and sustainability. At RAKEZ, we are proud to be enabling the success of over 2,200 UK companies—ranging from startups to global players. Events like this reception are invaluable for fostering meaningful connections and unlocking new opportunities for mutual growth.”
Katy Holmes, CEO of BCCD, commented that, “RAKEZ has been an active member of the BCCD since 2016. Last year, in response to growing interest from our members in Ras Al Khaimah’s rapid development, we strengthened our relationship by signing an MoU to support the increasing number of British businesses establishing a presence in the emirate, whilst highlighting its unique business opportunities. RAKEZ is very active internationally–including in the UK–promoting trade with the UAE and our shared goals made them a natural fit as lead sponsors for this UK stakeholder reception.”
As the BCCD continues to strengthen its presence in the UK through curated events, RAKEZ’s active participation highlights its commitment to shaping the narrative of international business expansion and cross-border collaboration.
The economic zone is home to a vast portfolio of British companies, including global tea producer Ahmad Tea, a leading laptop remanufacturer A2C, aircraft cabin simulator specialist Spatial Composite, as well as manufacturers such as Manchester Paperbags and JRL Fabrications. Furthermore, it supports international social enterprises like Waste to Wonder.
