Africa Global News (AGN) will serve as a media partner for the 2026 Ras Al Khaimah Investment & Business Summit (RAKIS), joining a platform that brings together investors, policymakers, business leaders and innovators to explore investment opportunities across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and international markets.
The third edition of RAKIS will take place on 11–12 November 2026 at the RAK Exhibition Center in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The summit is hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber and presented by Valiant Market Services. Its focus is on cross-border investment, commercial partnerships and business expansion.
The partnership allows Africa Global News to strengthen coverage of investment and business developments connecting African markets with the Gulf and other international economies.
As African businesses seek capital, technology, trade relationships and access to new markets, platforms that bring together investors and companies across regions can provide opportunities to identify potential partners and understand emerging commercial priorities.
RAKIS 2026 will cover six sectors, including technology and innovation, real estate, construction and infrastructure, sustainable energy, logistics and industrial services, and tourism and hospitality. The programme is expected to combine conference sessions, exhibitions and business networking, bringing together public- and private-sector participants.
Ras Al Khaimah has been positioning itself as an investment and development destination within the UAE, with activity across tourism, real estate and infrastructure. The emirate’s investment proposition is part of a wider regional effort to attract international capital, diversify economic activity and build commercial links beyond established markets.
For African companies and investors, engagement with international business forums can offer routes to explore partnerships, assess new markets and connect with decision-makers. The value of such engagement, however, depends on whether discussions lead to concrete opportunities, commercially viable projects and lasting business relationships.
This partnership strengthens RAKIS 2026’s connection with Africa’s dynamic business and investment community, increasing visibility for the conversations, opportunities, and partnerships shaping Ras Al Khaimah and the wider region, and you can expect to catch them across all AGN platforms as they happen.