This innovative initiative, the first of its kind among UAE licensing authorities, was established through a partnership agreement signed by Koshima Co-Founder and AI Business Consultant Rob Hayes and RAKEZ VAS Director Kutyba Alissa at the Compass Coworking Centre.

Through this partnership, Koshima will offer a suite of services that bridge the gap between traditional AI training and real-world application. This includes customised AI enablement workshops for RAKEZ clients tailored to specific roles, tasks and activities within businesses, ensuring participants apply AI skills immediately to deliver tangible value. All enablement sessions are audited and accredited, providing participants with certifications upon completion. Furthermore, Koshima’s consulting services offer a results-driven approach to AI adoption, helping businesses integrate AI with measurable business impact to strengthen their operations and drive measurable growth.

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad underscored the importance of the partnership, stating: “We are thrilled to partner with Koshima, equipping our clients with the advanced technological tools and expertise required to excel in a competitive global marketplace. This partnership demonstrates our economic zone’s dedication to integrating cutting-edge AI solutions into our clients’ business operations, perfectly aligning with our strategic vision of fostering innovation and driving digital transformation.”

Koshima Co-Founder Rob Hayes highlighted the impact of the collaboration: “By partnering with RAKEZ, we are ensuring that businesses have immediate access to AI solutions that are both practical and strategic. Together, we are bringing hands-on training and consulting services that cuts through the hype and empowers companies to make deliberate, purposeful and measurable use of AI to increase workforce productivity, enhance business process efficiency and enable businesses for accelerated growth.”

This collaboration with Koshima provides RAKEZ clients with crucial AI skills and consulting that are specifically designed to be practical and role-specific, ensuring swift integration and application of AI within their daily operations. The immediate availability of these services enables companies to begin and progress through their AI transformation journey swiftly, positioning them to boost productivity, increase efficiency and secure a competitive edge.

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The event, hosted at Compass Coworking Centre, featured expert-led sessions from Raizor Vice President–AI Solutions Savio Tovar Dias, and Koshima.ai founders Carlo Pepe and Rob Hayes. These industry leaders demonstrated practical AI tools and strategies, emphasising how small businesses can use smart automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness economically.

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad commented on the event’s success, saying, “This session has set a robust tone for our 2025 Growth Series. It was inspiring to see so many entrepreneurs engaged and ready to apply what they’ve learned about affordable AI solutions. At RAKEZ, we are dedicated to empowering businesses by making such transformative technologies accessible to all, aligning with our mission to support business growth across all sectors.”

The attendees of the event walked away with valuable insights into identifying and implementing the right AI tools for their operations, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive their businesses forward. Additionally, the Growth Series events foster a vibrant networking environment, enhancing community connections among entrepreneurs.

As the Growth Series 2025 progresses, RAKEZ is committed to offering ongoing valuable learning opportunities that support the entrepreneurial community in leveraging cutting-edge technologies for sustainable business growth.

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As the first economic zone in the UAE to launch such a forward-thinking initiative, the COP28 offer extends a 2-year licence with no fee for office set-ups, providing entrepreneurs with a cost-effective solution to establish their eco-friendly operations in the UAE.

For businesses that require more physical space, RAKEZ offers a customisable bespoke package for warehouse set-ups. This flexibility allows businesses to design a space that fits their specific operational needs, facilitating more efficient and sustainable practices.

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “We started early on our sustainability and energy-saving programmes at RAKEZ, and have diligently worked towards fostering an eco-friendly business environment. Our commitment is not just in words but in actions, offering substantial support and incentives to businesses that align with our vision.”

“At RAKEZ, we are firmly committed to fostering growth, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. As we approach COP28, it becomes increasingly crucial to unite in addressing climate change and shaping a more sustainable future. Our new COP28 business set-up offer is a clear demonstration of our unwavering dedication to these ideals. We are proud to be at the forefront of this movement, actively supporting businesses that share our vision and providing them with the necessary resources to make a positive impact,” Jallad added.

The RAKEZ COP28 offer is not just about licences and workspaces; it is about empowering businesses to thrive in an environmentally responsible manner. The package includes a range of benefits such as exclusive services from RAK Municipality’s Energy Efficiency and Renewables and RAK Ports, access to value-added services from RAKEZ, free zone and non-free zone set-up options, exclusive discounts, among many others.

RAKEZ‘s ecosystem supports clients at every step, connecting them to like-minded professionals, companies from various sectors, suppliers, service providers, and the entire supply chain. This ecosystem fosters growth, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service, ensuring clients have the support they need to succeed.

Entrepreneurs seeking to make a significant environmental impact across activities like waste recycling, tyre rebuilding, renewable energy and green building, energy efficiency and conservation, organic waste processing, general scrap and metal trading, and green technology and software, now have the opportunity to be part of the global vision for a sustainable future. They can explore the invaluable benefits offered by RAKEZ‘s COP28 business set-up package by visiting https://rakez.com/en/promotions/cop28-offer.

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RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “RAKEZ has been a favoured business hub for Russian entrepreneurs, who have emerged as our top 5 investors over the past few years. With a considerable presence of nearly 600 Russian companies already established in RAKEZ, enjoying a seamless experience of conducting business in Ras Al Khaimah, along with access to highly profitable markets in the region.”

The events where the economic zone team highlighted investment opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah included EPAM Corporate Law Day, Skolkovo Business School Alumni Meet and the Atlantly Business Club Dinner.

During the EPAM Corporate Law Day, the economic zone delegates were among the panellists who discussed business relocation, expansion, and new set-ups in the UAE with hundreds of Russian law firm representatives.

Similarly, at the Skolkovo Business School Alumni Meet, the RAKEZ team participated in a roundtable discussion with local business owners about the current demand and potential of services in the UAE such as new technologies, ways to find the right investment, and access to local markets. The audience was also keen on exploring sectors such as cement, building materials, engineering services, and raw materials trading.

Lastly, during the Atlantly Business Club Dinner themed ‘Opportunities for Production Companies to expand to MENA region from RAKEZ’, the economic zone team catered to SME players looking to understand the UAE business set-up requirements, licensing formalities, and the processing timeframe.

The RAKEZ team also visited major manufacturers and met with company owners in the building and construction sectors during the MosBuild Exhibition in Moscow to address queries about access and connectivity to other markets through Ras Al Khaimah and the emirate’s cost-effectiveness for logistical operations.

Jallad added, “Overall, the visit was a success and showcased the potential for fruitful business relationships between Ras Al Khaimah and Russia. Our team had the chance to interact with potential investors from around 300 SMEs as well as large corporations, and we are looking forward to supporting them to set up their base and expand to the world through the emirate.”

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