Business Briefing: Shaping UAE Manufacturing - Sponsored by RAKEZ

Event Date: Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Event Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Venue: Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis

Location: Dubai Digital Park - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Industrial Area - Dubai

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Member Fee: 145 AED

Pre-members Fee: 250 AED

Registration Closed

Manufacturing is a high-growth sector fueling UAE's innovation and economic development.

This focused business briefing, sponsored by Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) will explore the key trends in today's manufacturing and advanced manufacturing industries, along with opportunities for UK-UAE businesses in this space.

We are delighted that the The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) will be attending the event, which will also highlight the Make it in the Emirates campaign, a UAE Government initiative designed to attract local and international investors, innovators and developers to be part of the UAE's industrial growth journey.

Attendees will hear directly from UK-UAE manufacturers and stakeholders operating in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, who will share their learnings, experiences and advice to successfully navigate the sector.

Speakers:

  • Maryam AlBastaki, Project Manager, Industrial Partnerships and Investment Department, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)
  • Anas Hijjawi, Chief Commercial Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

Panellists:

  • Parag Vernekar, General Manager, Ahmad Tea FZ LLC
  • Marc Van den Broucque, Managing Partner, Spatial Composite Solutions
  • Anas Hijjawi, Chief Commercial Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
  • Carl Fry, Head of Science and Technology, Trade and Investment, British Embassy UAE
  • Paul Todd, Managing Director, Green Rock Middle East & Asia Pacific

Moderator:

  • Helen Barrett, BCCD Deputy Chair

If you are a RAKEZ registered business, please contact [email protected] to avail member rate.

Limited places are available therefore it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration includes breakfast
Free valet parking available
Dress: Business

This is a pre-pay event and your place will not be confirmed until payments are received. No cash payments accepted.

If your company is a BCCD member and you are not a named member, please register by emailing [email protected] to benefit from the member rate, named members should register online as usual. Cancellations will be accepted until 11.59am on Monday 13th October after which “no show fees” will apply.

Photos and/or videos will be taken on the day and may be shared on social media. By attending this event you are granting the BCCD your implicit consent to use all photographs from the event.


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