Sunreef chooses the UAE as a headquarters to launch its expansion plans into global markets

Through a cooperation agreement with the “Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City” to develop a yacht manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah.

– Sheikh Saqr bin Saud:
We are keen to enhance the potential and capabilities of Ras Al Khaimah to continue its sustainable economic progress and renaissance.

– Strategic partnerships are a fundamental pillar of the Emirate’s comprehensive approach to developing a strong and stable economic system with diversified resources.

• An important step towards establishing a center for innovation at the level of the yacht industry in the region and providing many job opportunities.

• An international facility covering an area of 65,000 square meters, adopting the best solutions and technologies, and keeping pace with the highest standards of environmental sustainability.

• The facility will manufacture hybrid “55 Open Sunrise Power” yachts, in addition to sailing yachts ranging in length from 50 to 70 feet.

Ras Al Khaimah, on March 4, Sheikh Saqr bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Sunreef Yachts Middle East and Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City to develop a new yacht manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, in an important step that represents an opportunity for both parties to employ their expertise and resources in Establishing a world-class facility that will serve as a hub for innovation in the region in addition to providing many job opportunities.

The new facility is set to be built on an area of 65,000 square metres, and will be equipped with the latest technologies used in the manufacture of superyachts, while keeping pace with the highest standards of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

Under the cooperation agreement, which was signed by a number of decision-makers, dignitaries and industry experts, Sunreef Yachts and RAK Maritime City will work together to develop the facility, which will form an integrated yacht manufacturing unit. It will include a modern painting workshop, in addition to workshops dedicated to carpentry, upholstery and stainless steel, all of which will be equipped with the latest machinery and robotic technologies. Note that the first manufacturing and numerical control (CNC) halls are almost finished.
Sunreef Yachts chose Ras Al Khaimah due to its strategic location at the crossroads between West and East, as well as the emirate’s exceptional advantages, support for the maritime sector, easy access to major global markets, and advanced transport infrastructure.

Sheikh Saqr bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi said: We are keen in Ras Al Khaimah to enhance our capabilities and capabilities in many vital sectors, to continue our path and our sustainable economic renaissance, guided by the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
Sheikh Saqr bin Saud added: Strategic partnerships are a fundamental pillar of the emirate’s comprehensive approach to developing a strong and stable economic system with diversified resources. Therefore, we look forward to introducing the great advantages offered by Ras Al Khaimah, and to attracting more international companies that choose the emirate as their headquarters for expansion in global markets and to achieve More growth and prosperity for its business operations and activities.
For his part, Francis Lapp, Founder and President of Sunreef Yachts, said: We could not have found a better location than Ras Al Khaimah to continue our journey in building a more sustainable future for the yachting sector. The emirate provides us with a valuable opportunity to expand within a truly exceptional business environment that combines a strategic location, skilled workforce, and a proactive vision for the future. He added: The yachts that will be manufactured here in Ras Al Khaimah will contribute to enhancing the level of commitment of the sector and fulfilling its responsibilities towards preserving the environment by relying on modern technologies that have not been used before in this field, thanking the government of Ras Al Khaimah and the administration of Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City for their great support to achieve This dream, and expressed his aspiration to build a better future for the yacht industry in Ras Al Khaimah.
The new facility is an important part of Sunreef Yachts’ global expansion strategy. In addition to its role in establishing the company’s presence in the Middle East, the facility will support the company’s access to the Asian and Australian markets.

The new facility in Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to the company’s two factories in Poland, will also play a pivotal role in enhancing the global reach of the “Sunreef” yachts group. 70 feet.

Sunreef Yachts and RAK Maritime City will collaborate together to establish a leading model in the modern and sustainable yacht industry, as the new facility provides innovative solutions and advanced technologies to meet the growing needs of customers.