Ras Al Khaimah, May 21: Global leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain inaugurated its new construction chemicals manufacturing unit in Ras Al Khaimah, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the UAE market and expanding its regional product range offer along with production capabilities.
The facility inauguration ceremony was attended by Saint-Gobain senior leadership, including Eastern Mediterranean and Middle-East CEO Antoine Ghazal and Gulf Countries CEO Emmanuel Jacquot, alongside Consul General of France in Dubai and the Northern Emirates His Excellency Jean-Christophe Paris, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) Chief Experience Officer Ian Hunt, and key stakeholders from the construction sector.
Located in RAKEZ’s Al Ghail Industrial Zone and developed across 15,000 m², the facility has been operational since the second quarter of 2025, manufacturing a comprehensive range of mortar solutions, including premixed plasters, tile adhesives and grouts, screeds, and more. With a monthly production capacity more than 10,000 tonnes, the plant serves customers across the UAE, while laying the foundation for further expansion through additional production lines and increased storage capacity.
Emmanuel Jacquot said “As the world-wide leader in light and sustainable construction, we are completing our industrial set-up with our new plant of Construction Chemicals in Ras Al Khaimah. This new facility reflects our trust in the UAE’s long-term vision. Through this investment, we reaffirm our commitment to the UAE, strengthening local manufacturing, enhancing service capabilities, customer intimacy and contributing to the country’s industrial ambition.”
Commenting on why the company chose Ras Al Khaimah, he added, “Our decision to establish operations in Ras Al Khaimah was driven by its strategic location, enabling greater customer proximity and faster, more responsive service to the Northern Emirates construction sites. This complements our existing large-scale manufacturing hubs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, allowing Saint-Gobain to expand our reach and deliver more efficiently across the UAE. Ras Al Khaimah, and RAKEZ in particular, provided the right environment for this expansion—with strong industrial infrastructure, ease of doing business, and seamless establishment support. This has enabled us to develop a facility that aligns with our production and supply chain requirements while bringing us closer to our customers.”
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said: “Saint-Gobain’s new set-up marks another significant milestone for Ras Al Khaimah’s industrial sector and reflects the steady momentum the emirate continues to see in construction-related industries. Manufacturers today are looking for environments where they can scale efficiently, operate with confidence, and stay closely connected to their markets. At RAKEZ, we continue to strengthen the infrastructure, services, and industrial environment needed to support that growth journey over the long term.”
The facility reflects the company’s continued investment in strengthening its regional manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and expanding its product range offer. With growing demand across the UAE’s construction sector, and notably for hospitality, non-residential buildings and infrastructures, the new plant enhances the company’s ability to serve key markets more efficiently while supporting future expansion plans from its Ras Al Khaimah base.
