Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah opened the factory and unveiled a special painting commemorating the event.
Novaro also signed an agreement to design an exclusive range of tiles for RAK Ceramics, claimed to be the world's largest ceramic tiles and bath ware manufacturing company.
The opening of Novaro's factory has reaffirmed the emirate's growing stature as a favorite destination of global investors and high-profile entrepreneurs. Moreover, Novaro's partnership with RAK Ceramics is expected to generate huge interest in the global market as the partnership unveils its first designs for RAK Ceramics' Luminous range.
Recognized as one of the greatest glass blowers of his generation, Novaro maintains a portfolio of top-tier clients that include Prince Albert II of Monaco, Sheikh Tariq Al-Qassimi, Robert De Niro, Bill Cosby, Mike Tyson and Phillippe Monet. He has also earned a spot in the Guinness Book of Records for the largest hand blown coupe ever made.
Khater Massaad, CEO, RAK Ceramics, said: "The inauguration of Jean Claude Novaro's new workshop in Ras Al-Khaimah underlines the strategic advantages of the emirate as an ideal business base for companies seeking to expand in the MENA region. RAK Ceramics, in particular, is excited with the opening of the new facility as it gives us direct access to such world-class expertise and unrivaled artistic genius that enhance our ability to create more stunning and award-winning designs and models. Moreover, Novaro is acclaimed as the 'King of Glass,' so his contributions will definitely add prestige and glamour to RAK Ceramics' tile collections, reaffirming the company's reputation as the world's number one supplier of innovative and premium-quality ceramic tiles and bath ware."
