The market for financial services in Ras Al Khaimah is growing in size and sophistication along with the emirate’s broader economy. As a supplier of a range of basic building materials, RAK’s industry-fuelled economy is aligned with the fortunes of the wider region, and this should result in opportunities for financial services companies to fund...
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Articles & Analysis | Balanced payments: Strong fundamentals help raise returns in the sector from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Articles & Analysis | Freeing up growth: Increasing the number of free zones to boost investment potential from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Free zones have been a central part of Ras Al Khaimah’s recent economic success. Growth has been the result of government policies actively targeting industries and manufacturers that can build on the emirate’s natural resources, offering them the incentive of a low- or no-tax business operating environment. Free zones are a crucial element of...
Articles & Analysis | 20-20 vision: The government seeks a balanced and diversified economy from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Industrial activity has been crucial to Ras Al Khaimah’s economic growth, driven by the government’s policy of attracting firms and investment into the sector based on the natural resources RAK has to offer them. The emirate is now looking to increase growth capacity by removing electricity supply constraints, addressing logistics concerns and...
Articles & Analysis | Competitive edge: Stronger infrastructure expected to support growth from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
All of Ras Al Khaimah’s key economic drivers require access to up-to-date infrastructure in order to remain competitive. The government has recognised this need and, with support from the federal authorities, has invested in establishing a strong base to support tourism and industry growth in the years ahead. The emirate benefits from both its...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikh Ahmad Saqer Mohamed Al Qasemi, Chairman, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
What are RAK FTZ’s goals for 2013, and how is your strategy developing to reach the objectives?
This chapter highlights two forts in the emirate, one of which now serves as the National Museum. The Guide also contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts and features contacts details for government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for business and leisure visitors alike.