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WAM reported that a Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone delegation led by Group CEO Ramy Jallad wrapped up a week-long business roadshow across Suzhou and Shenzhen that reinforced ties with industrial associations and companies in new energy, intelligent equipment and green construction. The Suzhou visit built upon an existing partnership with THi to develop a next-generation industrial park in Ras Al Khaimah aimed at high-tech and smart manufacturing with emphasis on attracting East Asian enterprises. In Shenzhen the delegation hosted an investment seminar attended by a dozen key enterprises that focused on market entry strategy, policy support and cross-border investment opportunities in the RAKEZ free zone framework.
The Suzhou portion included a strategic review and follow-up inspection of THi’s industrial park development progress including implementation of agreements and operational milestones according to the Emirates News Agency. Companies at the Shenzhen seminar represented sectors that included PV and energy storage, new energy equipment, wire and cable, supply chain logistics, building curtain wall, cross-border global integrated services, digital exhibition and PV construction engineering. These sessions allowed both sides to explore plans for overseas ventures and identify areas for long-term collaboration.
Ramy Jallad said, “This roadshow reflects our continued commitment to strengthening RAKEZ’s ties with China, which is a key market with strong industrial growth potential.” He added that by engaging directly with associations, investors and businesses across key sectors the group is creating more pathways for Chinese enterprises to explore opportunities in the UAE and beyond. Jallad noted that the strategy aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a stable, connected and growth-focused hub for companies looking to expand regionally and globally.
According to WAM, RAKEZ currently supports close to 400 Chinese companies operating across sectors such as recycling, LED lighting, engineering and packaging. Notable Chinese businesses established in the zone include Metally Industries, China State Construction, Maxtron Show Lighting, Zaiwei Construction and Bright Ink & Coating. The economic zone maintains strategic collaborations with the Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen Longhua and the Foshan Commerce Bureau.
RAKEZ is also supporting China-linked projects such as Mighty Industrial Park’s plans for a China-UAE industrial park that focuses on metal recycling, smelting, precious metal refining and advanced manufacturing. These initiatives contribute to sustainable industrial development and circular economy efforts in Ras Al Khaimah the report stated. The roadshow forms part of ongoing work to attract further East Asian investment into the emirate’s industrial base.
Ministry of Economy and Tourism figures show non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached around 90 billion dollars in 2024 with growth of 15.6 percent recorded in the first half of 2025. The UAE serves as China’s largest trading partner in the Arab world, handling more than 60 percent of Chinese exports destined for the MENA region according to regional economic assessments. Such business delegations help advance the mutual target of expanding bilateral trade volumes through targeted industrial cooperation.
