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With a reputation for fiscal prudence and a strong emphasis on industry, Ras Al Khaimah stands out in the Gulf as one of the region’s most diversified economies. RAK’s government has run a consistent fiscal surplus over the last decade, enabling it to make considered investments that, in turn, have helped create a broad-based economy with a high...

What diversification strategy is being undertaken, particularly with regards to enhancing RAK’s attractiveness to foreign investors?

Boasting some of the fastest-growing free trade zones in the region, Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed impressive economic expansion and diversification across key industries in recent years. The emirate is on its way to becoming an important investment destination in the region.

L’amélioration de la politique budgétaire et les investissements à grande échelle devraient permettre au Gabon d’afficher une croissance économique solide cette année qui pourrait atteindre 5,6% en 2012 selon les estimations du FMI. C’est en-dessous des 5,8 % de 2011, mais au-dessus des prévisions de 5,4 % pour la région de l’Afrique centrale. Les prévisions du gouvernement gabonais sont légèrement plus optimistes, avec 6,6 % de croissance économique pour 2012, également légèrement au-dessous des estimations de 6,8 % pour 2011.

Located in the heart of South-east Asia, Thailand combines an ancient Buddhist culture with an emerging industrial economy. It is the only South-east Asian country never to have been colonised, and the monarchy dates back to the 14th century. 

Chapter | The Guide from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2012

Ras Al Khaimah has a rich history. This chapter examines a recurring theme of RAK’s past, the emirate’s defence against foreign incursions. The area that now makes up present-day RAK was historically a popular target for invaders due to the location at the entrance of the Gulf. This maritime potential made RAK an important shipping point throughout the ages. Indeed, RAK drew military challenges...

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