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Abdallah Massaad

 Group CEO, RAK Ceramics

06 April, 2026

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Periods of geopolitical uncertainty test the strength of markets, but in the UAE, continuity is built into the system. We continue to see how strong infrastructure, coordinated systems and clear institutional frameworks enable businesses to operate with confidence, even in complex conditions.

Most businesses in the region have adopted a disciplined approach to these external developments while maintaining consistency across operations, customer engagement and delivery. This requires a structured approach to business continuity, ensuring continued access to products and services, with a clear focus on maintaining pricing discipline with no increase in prices, alongside consistent market practices.

At RAK Ceramics, this translates into maintaining reliability across both retail and project channels, with a continued focus on product availability, without any increase in prices, and seamless customer access. As a local manufacturer with a diversified global footprint, the company remains well positioned to support ongoing project and business requirements across the market. This also enables a responsive and consistent approach to supporting not only its customers and end users, but also partners across the wider ecosystem, including businesses navigating evolving supply conditions. Our showrooms remain open and accessible, enabling consistent engagement across customer segments.

At the same time, people remain central to this approach. Clear communication and alignment ensure that teams remain focused on execution while adapting to evolving conditions.

The UAE’s position as a global hub further strengthens this resilience, providing connectivity, access to multiple markets and the flexibility to operate with perspective.

While external conditions continue to evolve, the UAE’s foundation remains strong. We remain confident that businesses which stay disciplined and aligned to market needs will continue to sustain confidence, remain competitive and deliver long-term value.

Ultimately, continuity is not just about maintaining operations, it is about reinforcing trust and positioning for long-term growth.

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