RAK is ruled by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who has ruled since the passing of his father, Sheikh Saqr, in 2010. The emirate’s population has grown significantly over recent years, rising from 267,000 in 2009 to 413,000 in 2010. Despite its relatively small geographic size, the emirate nevertheless boasts a varied landscape and considerable natural resources. Indeed it is home to the...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
Articles & Analysis | A guide to Ras Al Khaimah's best hotels from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
PO Box 1468 Ras Al Khaimah, UAE T: (07) 244 6666 F: (07) 244 6667 alhamrabeachandgolfresort.hilton.com reservations.hamra@hilton.com Rooms: 84 deluxe guest rooms, including suites, as well as 183 luxury villa rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Convention centre with six meeting rooms and ballroom with space for up to 1000...
Articles & Analysis | Historical village Jazirat Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah has an intriguing past from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
Much of Ras Al Khaimah’s efforts to promote tourism have focused on the emirate’s white sand beaches, luxury hotels and more relaxed pace of life. At the same time, the emirate is also home to several cultural and archaeological sites that are playing an increasingly prominent role in developing tourism. This is demonstrated by recent efforts...
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for business and leisure travellers to Ras Al Khaimah from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
ETIQUETTE: A handshake is usually the first introduction in a business setting. In any greeting between men and women, the woman must extend her hand first. If she does not, a man should bow his head instead. Accepting or offering anything with the left hand is considered to be impolite.
Articles & Analysis | Equestrian culture is alive and kicking in Ras Al Khaimah from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
As the ancient Arabic proverb says, “Horses know their horsemen the best”. Indeed, “not everyone has the ability to connect with a horse,” according to Nikolas Santek, the stable manager of the Al Wadi Equestrian Adventure Centre. This may ring even truer for the Arabian horse, which must identify its riders and caretakers by the sound of...
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is in the midst of a major expansion, which will see a host of new infrastructure, tenants and specialised facilities spring up in the coming years.