Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has announced its plans to participate in Gulfood 2026, the largest annual food and beverage exhibition in the world, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During the event, RAKEZ will showcase its comprehensive business ecosystem and solutions tailored to assist regional and international food and beverage companies looking to enter the UAE market and expand into regional and global markets.
This year’s Gulfood exhibition is expected to attract thousands of participating companies and industry leaders from around the globe, providing a premier platform for networking, building partnerships, and fostering business growth. Throughout the exhibition, RAKEZ representatives will engage with investors and entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sector, offering specialized insights on establishing and growing businesses in the UAE.
Rami Jallad, CEO of RAKEZ, stated, “This significant global event continues to shape the future of the food industry worldwide by stimulating innovation and opening new business opportunities. At RAKEZ, we take pride in supporting this direction by empowering food and beverage companies to establish, innovate, and expand with confidence. With our strategic location, integrated infrastructure, and investment-friendly environment, we help manufacturers, processors, and traders reach high-growth regional and international markets.”
As the UAE continues to implement its National Food Security Strategy 2051, the food and beverage sector is experiencing accelerated growth driven by innovation, rising consumer demand, and a robust tourism sector. RAKEZ plays a pivotal role in supporting this momentum by providing seamless business setup services, flexible regulatory frameworks, world-class industrial infrastructure, and long-term operational support throughout various stages of the food value chain.
Currently, RAKEZ hosts around 2,000 companies in the food and beverage sector, reinforcing its position as a key hub for manufacturing, packaging, processing, trading, and supply, in addition to the hospitality and restaurant industries. RAKEZ invites exhibition visitors to stop by its booth in Hall 2, near Hall 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to discover purpose-built business setup solutions and exclusive offers available during the exhibition.