In 2013 Ras Al Khaimah finds itself at a crossroads similar to many other manufacturing-based economies: taking stock of initial successes and contemplating how to add more complex products to the mix. Manufacturing accounts for more than a quarter of RAK’s GDP, and while there is no desire to shift away from the activity, government authorities...
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Articles & Analysis | Future innovation: Creating a centre for research and high-tech production from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Articles & Analysis | Securing the future: Ensuring a steady supply of water is a regional priority from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Water security is an economic, social and political priority for the Middle East. Soaring demand and limited natural reserves have pushed the region toward severe water scarcity. The GCC countries are particularly vulnerable; indeed, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are ranked as the most water-stressed countries in the world, and yet they are facing soaring...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Yousef Obaid bin Easa Al Neaimi, Chairman, Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industry from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
To what extent can public-private partnerships (PPPs) offer a useful model for future investments?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
In what way has the recent establishment of the Ras Al Khaimah Electricity and Water Authority (RAKEWA) affected the investment prospects of the emirate’s utilities sector?
Articles & Analysis | Setting the bar: Working to move towards a knowledge-based economy from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Like the other emirates in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah’s development strategy is centred on transitioning to a knowledge-based economy. Within this strategy, the government places a strong emphasis on both human and social development, with a particular focus on improving education.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sanjay Hinduja, Chairman, Gulf Oil International from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Compared to other countries in the region, what are Ras Al Khaimah’s competitive advantages, as a manufacturing location for lubricants?