JK DryChem Industries, a subsidiary of India’s leading cement manufacturing giant JK Cement, has officially launched its manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), marking the next phase of the company’s expansion in the UAE and wider region.
Four Seasons is expanding its Middle East portfolio with new hotels, resorts and residences, including a planned Jeddah opening in summer 2027. The group is also advancing projects in Madinah, the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah and Egypt.
Marjan Lifestyle, a division of Ras Al Khaimah's master developer Marjan, is developing an expanded hiking and climbing network on the UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, including an 80-km multi-day trail and a five-day Via Ferrata spanning up to 20 km across four sections.
Ras Al Khaimah's property market continued to attract investment during the first half, supported by demand for residential and tourism-related assets and a growing pipeline of major developments. Apartment sale prices rose about 18% year-on-year to AED2,298 per square foot, while villa prices increased 7.3%, said a report.
Apartment prices in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) rose by 6.5% year-on-year in H1 2026, with villa prices climbing almost 6% in the same period, according to new research by leading real estate advisory group and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, RAK Department of Civil Aviation, and Chinese company Aridge, a specialised advanced air mobility company affiliated with XPeng, have signed a cooperation agreement to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) showcased Ras Al Khaimah as an attractive base for Irish businesses looking to establish, scale and access markets across the GCC and beyond at the Irish Business Network Dubai’s annual ‘Rise & Thrive’ seminar.
Atara Development said steady progress is being made on its premium project - The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah - with shoring, piling and foundation works in full swing. On completion, it will boast 168 furnished homes with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units.
The UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to establish its position as a leading investment destination, attracting AED771.5 million ($210 million) in the first half of 2026.
RAK Ceramics, a leading UAE ceramics brand, has reported a higher second-quarter net profit, which surged by 2.9%, while its revenue hit AED823 million ($224 million) supported by demand in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh despite regional disruptions and higher logistics costs.
