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UAE: Ras Al Khaimah Transport
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Captain Colin Crookshank, General Manager, RAK Ports Group from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Articles & Analysis | Adding strength and capacity: Plans for expansion are a high priority following record traffic at the ports and international airport from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Infrastructure is a lynchpin for Ras Al Khaimah’s economic growth, particularly as the emirate’s local manufacturers need cost-efficient routes to their various markets and tourism operators require greater general access and interconnectivity to expand. In response, the emirate plans to increase capacity by expanding its existing network of...
Taking advantage of the emirate’s strategic location, several projects aimed at improving transport offerings are now under way. Etihad Rail will link the area to Oman, as well as support several key energy and infrastructure projects. RAK International Airport continues to drive growth in the sector, with revenues rising by 31%in early 2013. There are also plans to construct a 32-km ring road...
Bolstered by burgeoning cement and ceramics industries that draw on the natural resources of the Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah has one of the GCC’s more diversified economies. Continued investment in infrastructure is enabling further economic growth and encouraging foreign investment.
Articles & Analysis | Taking to the skies: Plans in place to make the aviation segment more competitive from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2012
With passenger traffic on the rise and new routes earmarked for its flag carrier, Ras Al Khaimah is strengthening its foothold in the regional aviation market despite facing tough competition from airlines in the other emirates. The carrier, RAK Airways, has faced a challenging few years, having first been grounded at the height of the global...
Articles & Analysis | Paving the way: Expanded road routes will help meet the needs of a growing population from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2012
As cars are the primary mode of transportation in Ras Al Khaimah, the emirate’s growing population means an increasing number of vehicles are taking to local roads, affecting traffic patterns and creating jams. Both the local and federal governments have recognised the importance of upgrading road infrastructure, and a number of projects are in the...
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