Wynn Al Marjan Island enters final construction phase
Facade installation and interior fit-out are under way on the $3.9bn integrated resort as the 2027 opening approaches.
War in Middle East hinders RAK property market
Developers report slower sales and cautious sentiment as regional tension weighs on buyer confidence in the emirate.
Wynn Al Marjan opening could be delayed by Iran war
Wynn Resorts says it is monitoring regional risk and may push the debut beyond its 2027 target if conditions worsen.
Innovation City and IOPn switch on Middle East's first sovereign AI data centre
Nvidia B200 GPUs go live inside the free zone, with all processing and data kept under UAE jurisdiction.
RAK ICC opens dedicated Business Centre for private wealth and family offices
A new hub for advisors, family offices and international families deepens RAK ICC's wealth-structuring ecosystem.
RAK to add 25,600 new homes by 2030 as apartments dominate pipeline
Cavendish Maxwell projects RAK Properties, Al Hamra and Ellington delivering over 40% of the pipeline.
RAKEZ hosts wave of global delegations from Belarus to ASEAN
Diplomatic and business visits from a dozen-plus markets signal broadening international interest in the zone.
Digital licence rollout adds QR-verified onboarding for 2026
New digital licences let founders open bank accounts and sign contracts immediately after approval.
RAK Properties shares slip 2.5% as sector rotates into banks
RAKPROP trades at AED 0.939 after a broad ADX pullback in real-estate names this week.
S&P forecasts GDP growth accelerating to 4.3% by 2027–28
Diversification across tourism, manufacturing and financial services cushions the emirate from risk.
RAK Properties sells out first phase of Cape Hayat on Hayat Island
Beachfront apartments with Gulf and Hajar Mountain views mark the latest Mina Al Arab release.
Innovation City passes 1,000 licensed startups since relaunch
The rebranded free zone (formerly RAK Digital Assets Oasis) pitches itself as a base for the region.
RAKTDA outlines infrastructure push toward 3.5m visitors by 2030
New hospitality and destination projects underpin the push to lead leisure travel in the northern UAE.
Innovation City names gaming and iGaming among five founding sectors
Web3, AI, gaming/iGaming, robotics and healthtech anchor the free zone's pitch to global studios and operators.
World's first AI-powered free zone offers 2–3 day licensing
Innovation City is courting AI-native founders with fast approvals and purpose-built infrastructure.
RAK Leaders Club opens registration for the October Leaders Forum
Family-office principals and wealth-management professionals gather 22 October at the InterContinental RAK.
UAE markets: DFM and ADX diverge as RAK-linked names trade mixed
ADX General climbs on the month while DFM General eases back — RAKPROP tracks the softer Dubai tape.
UAE markets closed two days in March amid regional developments
DFM and ADX both suspended trading 2–3 March, a reminder of how regional events can move the local tape.
Anantara and InterContinental anchor Mina Al Arab's hospitality push
Two flagship resort operators now sit inside RAK Properties' waterfront masterplan alongside branded residences.
Can Innovation City become the Middle East's Silicon Valley?
CEO Paul Dawalibi lays out the case for RAK as a genuine tech capital, not just a licensing shortcut.
RAKEZ activity list tops 1,000 approved business categories
From trading to specialised consulting, the free zone's licence list keeps widening its addressable market.
RAK sets 2050 sustainability strategy for greener growth
A long-horizon plan pairs municipal and economic goals as the emirate targets more resilient development.