The companies that led the way in setting up shop in RAS Al Khaimah are now thriving, taking full advantage of the support given by The Emirate’s investment agency, and, crucially, the absence of red tape. Tom Blass reports
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah takes the industrial route to economic development
Originally published with the August/September 2010 issue of fDi Magazine
Sponsored by Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority. Reporting and editing carried out independently by fDi
RAK carves out its own identity
Ras Al Khaimah is moving out of the shadow of its powerful neighbours by playing to its strengths: outstanding transport links, an excellent location, and an extremely welcoming environment for investors. Tom Blass reports
Looking after the labour
Ras Al Khaimah’s construction projects rely on an army of hardworking guest labourers, many of them from South Asia. Tom Blass reports on their ‘home from home’ in RAK city and on conditions in their labour camps
RAK looks to the sky, the roads, the rail...
Ras Al Khaimah lies at the heart of ancient shipping routes and has traditionally drawn its strength from its four sea ports. But, says Tom Blass, RAK’s sea power is now being reinforced by improved air, road and rail links
Build it, and they will come
The Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authotity had a plan: construct the necessary infrasctructure to attract investors and then keep them for the long term. Now, reports fDi magazine, the emirate’s diverse economy demonstrates that this strategy is bearing fruit
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