Ras Al Khaimah

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Ras Al Khaimah shines atGlobal Media Congress

News Desk 1 15/11/2023

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed visitors from around the world today to its immersive pavilion, which highlights the Emirate’s remarkable sustainable development journey, on the first day of the Global Media Congress (GMC) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), held under the patronage of

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Ras Al Khaimah to showcase its holistic sustainable development and abundant opportunities

News Desk 1 06/11/2023

Ras Al Khaimah is set to highlight the remarkable sustainable development that it has achieved through the participation of Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO) and Ras Al Khaimah Radio Authority at Global Media Congress, being hosted in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, […]

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S&P Global Ratings revises Ras Al Khaimah’s outlook to ‘positive’

News Desk 1 16/10/2023

S&P Global Ratings, the largest of the Big Three credit-rating agencies, has revised its assessment of Ras Al Khaimah’s economic outlook, from ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive’, reflecting increased confidence that growth in the Emirate could outperform expectations. At the same time, the agency affirmed their A-/A2 long and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit

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Stirling Hospitality Advisors appointed lead advisory firm to negotiate Management Agreement

News Desk 1 10/10/2023

Stirling Hospitality Advisors, one of the leading boutique advisory firms in the region, has been selected as the lead advisor to negotiate the hotel management agreement (HMA) between RAK Properties and Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts. The HMA signing ceremony took place at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa with Sameh Al Muhtadi, […]

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Ras Al Khaimah Awarded EarthCheck Silver Certification

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Ras Al Khaimah was today awarded Silver Certification under EarthCheck’s Sustainable Destinations program – the world’s leading scientific benchmarking and certification program for tourism destinations. The emirate is the first destination in the Middle East to earn this level of recognition for sustainability. The certification process is underpinned by

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AL HAMRA TO WELCOME SKY WALKER YACHTS TO RAS AL KHAIMAH

News Desk 1 04/10/2023

The Royal Yacht Club of Ras Al Khaimah, owned and operated by the leading lifestyle development and investment company in the Northern Emirates; Al Hamra has partnered with Dubai’s Sky Walker Yachts to offer the first charter experience of its kind in Ras Al Khaimah from mid-October. Sky Walker Yachts will enhance the maritime and […]

Sport

Tickets go on sale for 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Tickets for the eagerly anticipated 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah are now available for fans to book. The ticket booking platform went live with the launch of the tournament’s official campaign video, which celebrates mini football’s unifying power and the tournament’s debut in the Middle East. With Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to […]

Sport Events

5 Emirates Club mega fans get to meet Andrés Iniesta in Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

Winners had won the Club’s Most Valuable Fan competition Five lucky Emirates Club fans got the chance to meet Spanish football superstar Andrés Iniesta, receive a signed shirt and watch him and the team train in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, after winning the Club’s Most Valuable Fan (MVF) competition. Rayan Mhanna, Masaru Tanaka, Lucy Murphy, […]

Sport

Spanish football superstar Andrés Iniesta loves Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

FIFA World Cup 2010 champion signs for Emirates Club Spanish World Cup winner and football legend Andrés Iniesta has expressed his excitement to be in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, after signing for ADNOC Pro League side Emirates Club. The Spaniard, who has won four Champions League titles and scored the winning goal for Spain against […]

Business Events

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah inaugurates Motherson production plant

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2023 0

The new facility makes wiring harnesses for commercial vehicles and special-purpose vehicles His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, formally inaugurated the Motherson Group’s wiring harness production facility at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) on September 7, 2023. Employing about 500 people, the […]

Health Corporate GCC Lifestyle UAE

5,000 UAE residents sign up for RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023 0

Three-month-long event ends on Diabetes Day 2023 Approximately 5,000 UAE-based residents have registered for the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023 – a physical and virtual initiative of RAK Hospital, the private healthcare facility in Ras Al Khaimah emirate, UAE. The three-month-long health event began on August 18 and runs until November 14, 2023. Entries have since […]

Appointments Education

AURAK appoints David A. Schmidt as its new President

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Academic leader’s expertise spans 16 educational institutions American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the appointment of Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Schmidt succeeds Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, who retires after a decade as AURAK President. Established in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE, AURAK is […]

Education

American University of Ras Al Khaimah to host 8 countries at the Middle East Startup Awards in January 2024

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, August 3, 2023: Innovation-driven technology start-ups and SMEs from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon will vie for recognition at the Middle East Startup Awards (MESA) 2022-23, hosted by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation of American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). The Awards will […]

Hospitality

CELEBRATE SUMMER IN RAS AL KHAIMAH WITH A HOST OF AL HAMRA OFFERS

News Desk 2 17/07/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 17 July 2023: Leading lifestyle developer in the Northern Emirates, Al Hamra, has a selection of special incentives and offers running exclusively this summer for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. With a wide asset portfolio spanning real estate, retail, hospitality, and entertainment, the comprehensive round-up will ensure that

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Participate in the 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙀𝙞𝙙 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝘼𝙇 𝙉𝙖𝙚𝙚𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙡 – Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 2 21/06/2023

After soaking in the warm summer sun at the beach, if you’re looking to spend some quality time with your family indulging in fun activities and making the most of some interesting discounts you know where to head. This Eid Al Adha, RAK’s favourite family destination Al Naeem Mall is going to be buzzing with a host […]

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Documenting old buildings of Ras Al Khaimah: A university’s novel experiment lets students have direct encounter with heritage

News Desk 2 29/05/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, May 29, 2023: The deteriorating state of Ras Al Khaimah’s old buildings — that stand out because of their architectural heritage and use of different building materials — has propelled a group of researchers and architecture students from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to engage in a novel […]

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International Credit Rating Agency Fitch affirms Ras Al Khaimah’s ‘A’ rating; Outlook ‘Positive’

News Desk 2 26/05/2023

May 26, 2023, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: For the second year in succession, Ras Al Khaimah’s credit rating has been affirmed at ‘A’ with a Positive Outlook, according to international credit rating agency Fitch.    U.S.-based Fitch Ratings, one of the ‘Big Three’ credit ratings agencies, stated that the Emirate’s positive outlook reflected […]

Health Lifestyle

RAK Hospital Raises Awareness on Colorectal Cancer: Free Consultations with Expert Gastroenterologist Offered

News Desk 2 23/05/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – May 23, 2023: RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about the dangers of developing colon cancer and the importance of screening. As part of their initiative, the hospital is offering free consultations with renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Sayed Naveed Azam every Thursday from 3-5 […]

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Ras Al Khaimah welcomes Canadian Ambassador for tour to strengthen relations with Emirate’s key enterprises

News Desk 2 16/05/2023

May 16, 2023, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Ras Al Khaimah is seeking to strengthen economic, trade and investment ties with Canada through a two-day visit of the new Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, where he visited several of the Emirate’s major companies and government entities for productive conversations with CEOs and key […]

Hospitality

Exciting Staycation Offers at the Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 2 15/05/2023

Weekend & Brunch Stay Turn your Saturday Feast into a Weekend Getaway at the Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan Island! How does a hotel stay with a brunch, breakfast and the captivating views of the sea beaches of Marjan Island sound to you? If that sounds like the perfect weekend, the Radisson Resort Ras […]