Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has announced a landmark year of growth for 2025, welcoming nearly 19,000 new companies into its ecosystem. This achievement represents a significant 44 percent increase in new registrations compared to 2024, cementing the emirate’s status as a competitive and attractive hub for global business.
A Surge in New Registrations
The substantial influx of new businesses has expanded the RAKEZ community to over 40,000 companies from across the globe. This growth highlights sustained investor confidence in Ras Al Khaimah and its ability to provide a robust platform for companies to establish and scale their operations efficiently within the region.
Services and E-Commerce Lead The Charge
The growth in 2025 was primarily driven by the services sector, which accounted for 40 percent of all new company registrations. This was closely followed by commercial and trading licences at 33 percent, while the e-commerce sector maintained its strong momentum, making up 17 percent of new setups.
Key business activities registered throughout the year included general trading, e-trading of products and services, and various consultancies spanning project management, IT, and lifestyle development. Support services such as marketing, commercial brokerage, and document clearing also saw high demand, showcasing the diverse business models supported by RAKEZ’s integrated ecosystem.
An Endorsement of The Emirate’s Business-Centric Ecosystem
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad commented on the year’s performance, stating, “The strong growth we recorded in 2025 reflects the continued trust businesses place in Ras Al Khaimah as a destination where they can establish, operate, and scale efficiently. Welcoming nearly 19,000 new companies in a single year is a clear indication that our value proposition resonates with investors across sectors and markets.”
He added, “We remain focused on providing an environment that enables businesses to grow with agility, supported by streamlined processes, flexible solutions, and a business-centric ecosystem.”
Global Investor Confidence On The Rise
The diversity of RAKEZ’s investor base underscores its expanding global footprint. India remained the top source market for new companies, contributing 33 percent of all new registrations. Pakistan followed at 8 percent and the United Kingdom at 7 percent. Egypt and France also featured prominently among the top nationalities, highlighting the zone’s strong appeal to entrepreneurs and businesses from South Asia, Europe, and the wider international community.
About Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is a powerhouse business and industrial hub in the UAE that offers customisable solutions to free zone and non-free zone businesses in a multinational community. RAKEZ is committed to its promise of empowering clients and investors by offering a cost-effective and world-class economic zone with customisable packages and services as well as state-of-the-art facilities.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
