RAKIS 2026 - Ras Al Khaimah Investment & Business Summit

The Ras Al Khaimah Investment & Business Summit (RAKIS) is a B2B investment platform for the Northern Emirates, now in its third edition under the tagline "Bridging Markets, Building Alliances". Hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Chamber and presented by Valiant Market Services, it pairs a conference of government, investor and industry leaders with an exhibition of investment-ready projects, structured one-to-one meetings and sector pavilions, as the emirate grows through tourism, real estate and infrastructure.

Six focus areas

The exhibition and conference are organised around six sectors.

• Technology & Innovation
• Real Estate Development & Investment
• Construction, Infrastructure & Build Ecosystem
• Sustainable Energy & Green Economy
• Logistics, Trade & Industrial Services
• Tourism & Hospitality Innovation

Who attends

RAKIS targets capital and the people who deploy it, alongside regional and international companies looking for partners in the emirate.

• Private equity, venture capital and sovereign wealth funds
• Asset managers and investment banks
• Economic development bodies, free zones and regulators
• Master developers, real estate funds and contractors
• Renewable energy and clean-tech companies
• Logistics, trade and industrial service providers
• Hospitality investors and destination developers

Formats

The two days combine a conference of keynotes and panels, an exhibition across the six focus-area zones, a buyer programme of pre-qualified investor meetings, and dedicated networking.

Speakers

Confirmed 2026 speakers include Ras Al Khaimah Chamber director general Dr. Rashed Al Nauimi, RAKTDA CEO Phillipa Harrison, EU Ambassador to the UAE Lucie Berger and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport CEO Manish Seth, with executives from RAKBANK, Knight Frank, Cushman & Wakefield, Arada and DAMAC.