Made in the UAE: RAK Ceramics’ tile innovation has paved way for exports growth

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  • A worker checks one of the larger ceramic tiles. RAK Ceramics ships these to more than 160 countries around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
    A worker checks one of the larger ceramic tiles. RAK Ceramics ships these to more than 160 countries around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
  • RAK Ceramics has grown to be an industry heavyweight, producing 110 million square metres of tiles per year with 6,000 product lines. Pawan Singh / The National
    RAK Ceramics has grown to be an industry heavyweight, producing 110 million square metres of tiles per year with 6,000 product lines. Pawan Singh / The National
  • RAK Ceramics has used key resources such as clays and raw materials sourced in and around Ras Al Khaimah, in combination with substantial investments in machinery and technology, to become one of the biggest ceramics manufacturing firms in the world. Pawan Singh / The National
    RAK Ceramics has used key resources such as clays and raw materials sourced in and around Ras Al Khaimah, in combination with substantial investments in machinery and technology, to become one of the biggest ceramics manufacturing firms in the world. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A digital printer marks ceramic tiles at the RAK Ceramics factory. Pawan Singh / The National
    A digital printer marks ceramic tiles at the RAK Ceramics factory. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Tiles under process at the RAK Ceramics factory. The company employs about 15,000 people in nine countries. Pawan Singh / The National
    Tiles under process at the RAK Ceramics factory. The company employs about 15,000 people in nine countries. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Boxes of ceramic tiles ready for export. The company is the UAE’s third-largest exporter. Pawan Singh / The National
    Boxes of ceramic tiles ready for export. The company is the UAE’s third-largest exporter. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Different types of ceramic tiles at the RAK Ceramics factory. Pawan Singh / The National
    Different types of ceramic tiles at the RAK Ceramics factory. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Abdallah Massaad, the chief executive of RAK Ceramics, says that his company is sttractive to investors because of its diversified client base – it sells to more than 160 different countries. Pawan Singh / The National
    Abdallah Massaad, the chief executive of RAK Ceramics, says that his company is sttractive to investors because of its diversified client base – it sells to more than 160 different countries. Pawan Singh / The National