Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – August 31: The Ras Al Khaimah Investment & Business Summit (RAKIS) 2026 is continuing to build momentum ahead of its third edition, with a growing line-up of senior industry leaders, exhibitors and sponsors joining the summit on 11–12 November 2026 at the RAK Exhibition Center.

The latest speaker additions bring together expertise from across the sectors driving Ras Al Khaimah’s economic development, including real estate, sustainability, tourism, infrastructure, aviation, renewable energy, strategic consulting and investment.

Among the newly onboarded speakers are Wesley Thomson, Partner and Head of ESG MENA at Knight Frank MENA; P.P. Varghese, Head of Strategic Consulting at Cushman & Wakefield; Abdullatif Albitawi, CEO of the Emirates Green Building Council; Marina Strateva, COO of ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing; Berger Lucie, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates; Faik Alhaddadin, Senior Director, Development Arada; Phillipa Harrison, CEO of RAKTDA; Paul Dawalibi, CEO of Innovation City; Manish Seth, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. You can check the whole list here.

Their participation adds perspectives from some of the region’s key development and investment sectors, strengthening the summit’s focus on economic growth, sustainable development, infrastructure, investment and business opportunities.

New Organisations Join the RAKIS 2026 Exhibition

The summit is also welcoming a growing group of exhibitors and sponsors representing companies and organisations contributing to the region’s development ecosystem.

The latest participants include Etihad Water & Electricity, Shaam Group, Namou Properties, Almal, Julfar Real Estate, Drees & Sommer, Island Properties and more.

Their areas of expertise span architecture and construction consultancy, land and real estate investment, utilities, real estate development, hospitality, property sales and leasing, construction and real estate consulting, property management and investment advisory.

The growing diversity of participating organisations reflects the breadth of opportunities emerging across Ras Al Khaimah and provides attendees with direct access to businesses active across the emirate’s evolving investment landscape.

The latest onboardings further strengthen RAKIS 2026 as a platform connecting government, investors, developers, businesses and industry leaders around the opportunities shaping Ras Al Khaimah and the wider Northern Emirates.

With 3,000+ expected attendees, 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, and 50+ speakers from more than 25 countries, the third edition will bring together decision-makers for two days of high-level discussions, business networking, investment opportunities and strategic engagement.

If you want to be part of RAKIS 2026, Register Now.