India’s Rana Group has begun constructing a $10 billion smart manufacturing hub in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the UAE’s largest industrial investments. The Erisha Smart Manufacturing Hub will host 150 industries, generate $5–6 billion in annual turnover, and create around 4,000 jobs.
Scale and Scope of the Hub
Spanning 335 acres in the Al Ghail Industrial Area, the hub aims to reduce the UAE’s dependence on imports and boost the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the $483 billion national GDP. Once completed within five years, it will feature over 25 million square feet of industrial space and include commercial, residential, and community facilities such as hospitals, colleges, shopping centers, banks, and warehouses.
Focus on Advanced Industries
The hub will concentrate on high-tech and sustainable sectors, including electric and hydrogen vehicles, eVTOL flying taxis, semiconductor production, and renewable energy technologies. Rana Group will manage over half of the 150 industries, with some units expected to start production within a year.
Partners and Expertise
Key partners in the project include Capital Engineering Design, GHV Infra (EPC contractor), N3XUS (ESG and SDG consultant), and AINS Group (architects and PMC).
Strategic and Economic Importance
Dr. Darshan Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Erisha E Mobility, stated that the project will support the UAE’s net-zero goals while fostering a self-sustaining green economy. The hub also offers Indian manufacturers a base to export goods under a “Made in the UAE” label, helping them bypass higher U.S. tariffs.
RAKEZ and Bilateral Ties
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is hosting the development, which is expected to strengthen economic ties between India and the UAE while positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a global center for sustainable, high-tech manufacturing.
