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The conference opened with keynote addresses from senior representatives of RAK Chamber,
RAKEZ, Marjan, MoIAT, RAK Properties, and other leading institutions. Their insights set the stage for
an agenda focused on strengthening the emirate’s role as a competitive hub for sustainable growth,
industrial diversification, and investment-driven development.

Throughout the day, participants joined a series of thematic discussions outlining RAK’s near-term
and long-term development priorities across policy, sustainability, real estate and finance.

Speakers from MoIAT, Marjan and RAK Properties outlined how regulatory clarity and federal
initiatives such as Make it in the Emirates are shaping new industrial and investment opportunities.
Sustainability leaders from RAKGAS, RAK Municipality, Expo City Dubai, RAKEZ, EtihadWE and
RAKNOR highlighted the emirate’s shift from long-term planning to tangible action across clean
energy, ESG integration and circularity. In real estate and infrastructure, experts from EtihadWE,
BNW Developments, Union Properties and Al Tamimi & Co discussed how smart development
models, green infrastructure and digital-first planning are reshaping investor appetite. Meanwhile,
finance and investment stakeholders including Changer, RAK ICC, RAK DAO, Khatib & Alami and the
Joint Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce explored how fintech, new capital channels and cross-
border expansion are strengthening RAK’s position as a growing regional hub.

Across the exhibition floor, exhibitors reported strong engagement as delegates explored offerings
in real estate, infrastructure, utilities, facilities management, technology, manufacturing, and
professional services. Companies including BNW Developments, EtihadWE, Union Properties,
Khatib & Alami, One FM, and Azzurro Facilities Management saw a steady flow of visitors, with
investors actively seeking insights on upcoming projects, partnership opportunities, and new
market entry pathways.

Participants also joined investor roundtables, curated networking programmes, business
matchmaking sessions, and exclusive partnership forums designed to unlock new channels of
collaboration, adding to the momentum and commercial energy across the venue.

Key participants—including BNW Developments, EtihadWE, Union Properties, K&A, One FM, and
Azzurro Facilities Management—drew notable attention, with many highlighting the quality of
enquiries from prospective partners. The Crown Prince’s tour further elevated momentum across
the show floor, reinforcing the summit’s role as a high-value platform for investment discussions.

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