RAKEZ to Present Comprehensive F&B Business Solutions at Gulfood 2026: Ras Al Khaimah, 21 January 2026: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage exhibition. The event will take place from 26 to 30 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
During the exhibition, RAKEZ will spotlight its robust business ecosystem. It will also present tailor-made solutions designed to support international and regional F&B companies. These solutions aim to help businesses enter and expand across the UAE and wider regional markets.
RAKEZ Business Solutions at Gulfood 2026
This year, Gulfood is expected to once again bring together thousands of exhibitors and industry leaders from around the world. As a result, the event will offer a powerful platform for networking, collaboration, and business expansion.
Throughout the exhibition, RAKEZ representatives will be on the ground meeting international F&B investors and entrepreneurs. They will share expert insights on establishing and scaling operations in the UAE. In particular, they will highlight opportunities available in Ras Al Khaimah.
Leadership Perspective on the Global Food Industry
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad commented on the importance of the event. He said, “The mega event continues to shape the global food industry landscape. It drives innovation and unlocks new business opportunities.
“At RAKEZ, we proudly support this progress. We enable F&B businesses to establish, innovate, and expand confidently. Through our strategic location, integrated infrastructure, and investor-friendly environment, we empower manufacturers, processors, and traders. This allows them to tap into high-growth regional and international markets.”
Supporting the UAE’s Food and Beverage Sector
Meanwhile, the UAE continues to advance toward its National Food Security Strategy 2051. As a result, the country’s F&B sector remains one of the most dynamic and rapidly developing industries. Innovation, rising consumer demand, and strong tourism inflows continue to drive this growth.
RAKEZ plays an integral role in supporting this momentum. It offers seamless business set-up services, flexible regulations, and world-class industrial infrastructure. In addition, RAKEZ provides long-term operational support to businesses across the food value chain.
A Thriving F&B Community at RAKEZ
Today, RAKEZ is home to a thriving base of nearly 2,000 F&B companies. The economic zone continues to serve as a preferred hub for F&B manufacturing, packaging and processing, trading and supplying, as well as hotels and eateries.
Furthermore, RAKEZ hosts well-established global and regional brands. These include Italfood, Ahmad Tea, Sai Flavours, and Universal Islamic Food Industries, among many others. Together, they reflect the diversity, resilience, and continuous growth of the F&B community in RAKEZ.
Visitors to Gulfood 2026 are invited to meet the RAKEZ team at Concourse 2, next to Hall 7. There, they can explore tailored business set-up solutions and learn more about exclusive offers available during the event.
For more information, please contact:
Cleo Eleazar, Public Relations & Events Manager, RAKEZ
Phone: +971 7 2077173; Email: c.eleazar@rakez.com
About Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ):
RAKEZ is a powerhouse business and industrial hub established by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It currently hosts over 40,000 companies coming from over 100+ countries and operating in more than 50 industries.
RAKEZ offers entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs and manufacturers a wide-range of solutions, including free zone and non-free zone licences, customisable facilities, and first-class services provided in a one-stop shop. Furthermore, RAKEZ has specialised zones that are tailored to specific needs of investors: Al Nakheel and Al Hamra Business Zones for commercial and service companies; Al Ghail, Al Hamra and Al Hulaila Industrial Zones for manufacturers and industrialists; and an Academic Zone for educational providers. A leading economic zone, RAKEZ aims to continue attracting diversified investment opportunities that will contribute to the economic growth of Ras Al Khaimah.
For more information, visit www.rakez.com.
