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
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 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?
Articles & Analysis | Building blocks: Many key industries are pursuing downstream efforts from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Although Ras Al Khaimah’s economy is increasingly diversified, its roots lie in extracting natural resources for use as construction materials. This remains a core strength of the emirate’s economy and an important driver of future growth, as RAK’s producers will continue to quarry and export products like aggregate, cement and ceramic tiles....
Articles & Analysis | A time to buy: Niche segments have grabbed the attention of mall developers from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
The past few years have seen a major expansion of retail options in Ras Al Khaimah, with new malls, new neighbourhoods and numerous new strategies emerging. The year 2013 was shaping up as a period of consolidation, as major retail developers refine their offerings and fill their space.
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...