Innovation City taps Onelink Solutions for Europe expansion

Innovation City signed an MoU with Onelink Solutions to expand its reach in London and Bucharest and make it easier for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to enter the UAE market. The deal extends the Ras Al Khaimah free zone’s push to build a global partner network around its innovation economy.

Why it matters: - Innovation City is using a European partner to widen its pipeline of entrepreneurs, investors and innovation-led companies looking to set up in the UAE. - The move supports Ras Al Khaimah’s broader effort to position itself as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and international investment. - Onelink Solutions adds local market access in London and Bucharest, two entry points for businesses that want guidance before expanding into the UAE.

What happened: - Innovation City announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Onelink Solutions on Aug. 6, 2026. - The agreement names Onelink Solutions as Innovation City’s international representative partner in London and Bucharest. - The MoU signing took place at Innovation City Free Zone in Ras Al Khaimah.

The details: - Innovation City is an AI-powered free zone established by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah. - The free zone says it serves technology companies, digital businesses, consultants, media companies, e-commerce ventures and other innovation-led organizations. - Onelink Solutions will provide end-to-end advisory services for international businesses, including company formation guidance, corporate structuring, banking assistance, visa support and ongoing business solutions. - Innovation City says the partnership will create new channels for businesses seeking to establish and grow in the UAE. - The company says the partnership fits its goal of building a globally connected platform for companies that want to scale from Ras Al Khaimah. - Paul Dawalibi, CEO of Innovation City, said the company is building “a global platform for the companies of tomorrow.” - Stefan Loredan, founder of Onelink Solutions, said the partnership aims to make the UAE more accessible to entrepreneurs around the world.

Between the lines: - The deal is not just about promotion in Europe. It is a distribution strategy for funneling qualified leads and advisory support into Innovation City’s free zone. - By leaning on a partner with regional expertise, Innovation City can reduce friction for foreign founders who need help with setup, banking and visas before committing to the UAE. - The partnership also signals a push by Ras Al Khaimah to compete more aggressively for international business formation and investment.

What's next: - Onelink Solutions will begin supporting European businesses that want to explore or enter the UAE market. - Innovation City is expected to continue building a network of international partners as part of its global expansion strategy. - The free zone will keep marketing itself as a route for companies that want to build and scale in the UAE innovation economy.

The bottom line: - Innovation City is broadening its reach beyond the UAE by turning to Onelink Solutions as a European bridge for founders and investors.