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The latest news from Ras Al Khaimah and RAKEZ, the events worth attending and the organisations that matter. And when you're ready, International Trade Solutions helps you set up here, build your systems and trade with the world.

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Why Ras Al Khaimah

50,000+

companies in RAKEZ, from more than 100 countries and over 50 sectors. RAKEZ, Aug 2026

A+

Fitch credit rating for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed in October 2026. Khaleej Times

AED 16,500

a year for RAKEZ's all-inclusive setup package with a UAE residence visa. Offers change, so check current pricing. rakez.com

60 min

to open a business bank account under the RAKEZ and RAKBANK programme launched in October 2026. News coverage

RAKEZ runs business zones in Al Nakheel and Al Hamra, industrial zones in Al Ghail, Al Hamra and Al Hulaila, and an academic zone. It issues both free zone and non-free zone licences, so a company can trade inside the free zone and on the UAE mainland.

Beyond the free zone, Ras Al Khaimah is building fast. The Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, Mina Al Arab and new projects at Al Marjan are drawing hospitality, property and services investment. And Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak at 1,934 m, is a short drive from the coast.

The Ras Al Khaimah business community

The organisations investors and business owners in Ras Al Khaimah deal with most.

Setting up a business in Ras Al Khaimah

The usual path for a RAKEZ company. Mainland companies elsewhere in the UAE follow similar steps through the local Department of Economic Development.

  1. Choose your activity and where you'll trade

    Pick the business activities you need, and decide between a free zone licence, a non-free zone licence, or a dual licence that covers both.

  2. Choose your company type

    Free zone company, branch of an existing company, or sole establishment. The choice affects ownership, liability and visas.

  3. Choose a facility

    A flexi-desk or co-working seat for small teams, an office, a warehouse, or industrial land for manufacturers.

  4. Apply and pay

    Submit the application with passport copies and any approvals, then pay the invoice. You receive your licence, registration documents and a bank letter.

  5. Get visas and Emirates ID

    Apply for investor and employee residence visas, medical tests and Emirates ID.

  6. Open your bank account

    Use the bank letter to open a corporate account and start trading.

We build the software your business runs on

Apps, portals and business systems, designed and built with you. We ship real products, like the All in Family app on the App Store.

Mobile and web apps
iPhone, Android and web apps, from first sketch to App Store launch.
Member and client portals
Secure logins for members, clients and partners, with documents, payments and news, like Berth, the portal we built for a regional marine association.
CRM and sales systems
Leads, customers and follow-ups in one place, connected to your email and WhatsApp.
Finance and operations tools
Invoicing, budgets, approvals and dashboards that show your numbers live.
Websites and automation
Fast websites, automatic news and reports, and AI assistants that save your team hours.
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Our products

Software we designed, built and run ourselves, available to families, associations and companies.

Family app for iPhone and iPad All in Family Safety, money, chores, medical records and the family calendar in one private app. Live on the App Store. See the app Member portal for associations and chambers Berth Membership, renewals, events, newsletters, board meetings and finance in one system. Available to license. See the portal

Trade from Ras Al Khaimah to the world

ITS is a licensed general trading and commercial brokerage company. We source, negotiate and move goods between Ras Al Khaimah and ten markets, and act as a trusted go-between for producers, suppliers and buyers.

  • Raw materials
  • Metal and steel
  • Automotive parts
  • Marine hardware and software
  • Building materials
  • Food commodities
  • Green and sustainable products
  • B2B wholesale
Request a sourcing quote
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Our trade lanes from Ras Al Khaimah

Cross-border platforms and partners

The companies and associations we work with across marine, technology, logistics, trade and travel, from the UAE to Europe, the Americas and Oceania.

The people behind ITS

More than 35 years of combined experience in UAE marinas, yacht charter and brokerage, hospitality and commercial management.

Eslam Rezk

Eslam Rezk

Co-Founder, International Trade Solutions

Eslam brings over 17 years in business development and marine operations across the UAE, GCC and Egypt. As Assistant Marina Manager at Dubai Marina Yacht Club, part of Emaar Hospitality, he drove revenues above AED 30 million a year, and as Commercial Area Manager at VIC Holding Group he managed multimillion-dollar budgets and new business.

At ITS he leads yacht brokerage, project management consultancy and global trading. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Alexandria University, is a graduate of British Marine's Intermediate Marina Management programme, and is an active member of the Leisure Marine Association MENA.

Marie Charlene Michel

Marie Charlene Michel

Co-Founder, International Trade Solutions

Charlene has more than 20 years in marina, charter and hospitality in the UAE and beyond. She spent 11 years with Emaar Hospitality leading marine relations across 800 berths at Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai Creek Marina Yacht Club and Marassi Marina in Egypt. She founded Royal Yachts Charter in 2008 and later headed charter and brokerage at Art Marine.

She is Executive Manager of the Leisure Marine Association MENA, working with ministries and authorities on standards and regulation. A British Marine Certified Marina Manager completing her MBA with Cardiff University, she leads brokerage, yacht acquisitions and marina development strategy at ITS.

Set up your company with ITS

International Trade Solutions is a RAKEZ-licensed company based in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. We set up here ourselves, and we help investors and companies do the same, in Ras Al Khaimah or anywhere in the UAE.

  • Choosing the right zone, licence and company type
  • Preparing and following up your application, visas and bank account
  • Finding offices, warehouses, property and partners
  • Project management and consultancy after you launch
  • Trade, marine and property brokerage
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