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OBG talks to Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
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Interview:Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi How much has the emirate’s investment strategy been affected by the global economic crisis? SHEIKH SAUD BIN SAQR AL QASIMI: Success and adversity alike are opportunities for reflection. That said, there is no better way to deepen our understanding of our challenges (and how best to address them) than enduring a crisis. In RAK, we weathered the economic…
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OBG talks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah
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Interview:Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi What do you identify as key priorities in the government’s infrastructure agenda? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN SAUD AL QASIMI: RAK’s developed infrastructure has allowed us to attract state-of-the-art industrial facilities and offer the conveniences of modern life to our citizens and residents. In an economy as diversified as ours, however, there is always…
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OBG talks to Naser Bustami, Group General Manager, Stevin Rock
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Interview:Naser Bustami What needs to be done to develop Ras Al Khaimah’s logistics and transport infrastructure to further expand the rock and aggregate sector? NASERBUSTAMI: The rock and aggregate sector will directly benefit from several projects that the federal government, through the Ministry of Public Works, will complete within the next few years. The first project is the extension…
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OBG talks to Sanjay Hinduja, Chairman, Gulf Oil International
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Interview:Sanjay Hinduja Compared to other countries in the region, what are Ras Al Khaimah’s competitive advantages, as a manufacturing location for lubricants? SANJAYHINDUJA: RAK’s greatest competitive advantage is the efficient decision-making mechanism it has in place. Additionally, the local authorities understand the needs of entrepreneurs who want to invest in the emirate.…
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OBG talks to Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Power
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Interview:Anil Sardana In what way has the recent establishment of the Ras Al Khaimah Electricity and Water Authority (RAKEWA) affected the investment prospects of the emirate’s utilities sector? ANILSARDANA: Investors firmly believe that RAK offers good opportunities with its well-established port and road infrastructure, but are unsure about large capital investments unless they see…
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OBG talks to Yousef Obaid bin Easa Al Neaimi, Chairman, Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Interview:Yousef Obaid bin Easa Al Neaimi To what extent can public-private partnerships (PPPs) offer a useful model for future investments? YOUSEF OBAID BIN EASAAL NEAIMI: The PPP model will continue to prove useful for future investments, as the government has taken resolute steps to address concerns regarding the supply of energy for local industries. Through each of the free zones…
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The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013: The Guide
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This chapter highlights two forts in the emirate, one of which now serves as the National Museum. The Guide also contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts and features contacts details for government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for business and leisure visitors alike.…
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The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013: Tourism
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The government has prepared a 10-year development strategy to help guide sector growth, and a central part of this strategy is leveraging the private sector. To this end, the government is actively partnering with private operators to help promote tourism and is developing a reputation for managing public-private partnerships in the sector. Ras Al Khaimah continues to raise its profile as a tourist…