UAE: Rakez shows dynamic business solutions for F&B at Gulfood

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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) is showing global investors complete business solutions for establishing and growing their presence in the UAE's flourishing food and beverage industry at Gulfood.

The country’s F&B sector is experiencing a significant boom, driven by growing expat population, high disposable incomes, diverse cultural tastes, and a robust GDP. A Statista report highlights the industry’s bright future, projecting that per capita spending in the UAE’s F&B sector will reach approximately AED14,000 ($3,812) by 2025. This optimistic outlook positions the UAE as a fertile ground for F&B businesses seeking growth and innovation.

Rakez Group CEO, Ramy Jallad, said: “A new global chapter is unfolding in the future of food with great technological advancements being unveiled at Gulfood from February 19 to 23. It’s time to innovate for a more sustainable, thoughtful, and brighter future for the entire F&B ecosystem across the world. Rakez is committed to being at the forefront of this transformation, providing a nurturing environment for F&B companies to thrive in Ras Al Khaimah and seamlessly cater to the regional markets.”

1,000 F&B companies

Rakez is home to nearly 1,000 F&B companies, spanning diverse sectors within the industry, including F&B trading, catering and F&B services, distribution and logistics, as well as F&B manufacturing, among many others. Rakez is showcasing its tailored business set-up solutions designed to support over F&B 5,500 exhibitors and investors from more than 190 countries in leveraging the opportunities presented by Ras Al Khaimah’s dynamic economic landscape and the wider UAE market.