The fourth-largest emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah may be small, but its geography is varied and it boasts significant resources that have enabled it to complement the hydrocarbons wealth of its neighbours. Home to the largest rock quarry in the Gulf, RAK has built strong cement and ceramics industries, while its 64 km of coastline holds potential for tourism, a sector that the government is...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Hydrocarbons are not the only underground resource to yield billions of dollars of profit in Saudi Arabia. The mining of metallic ores, phosphates, bauxite and construction materials is an area of growth that the government hopes will become the third pillar of the economy, after oil and petrochemicals. Indeed, Saudi Arabia encompasses geologically diverse areas that contain a wealth of resources...
Bolstered by burgeoning cement and ceramics industries that draw on the natural resources of the Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah has one of the GCC’s more diversified economies. Continued investment in infrastructure is enabling further economic growth and encouraging foreign investment.
This section includes an article on viniculture as well as information on hotels, contact details for government agencies and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics such as currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Gabon 2013
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Gabon, in partnership with Deloitte.
In conjunction with Deloitte, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Gabon’s investor-friendly environment. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Nicolas Balesme, Partner and General Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, OBG’s tax partner.