Organizations & Entities in Ras Al Khaimah
Profiles of the government authorities, developers, banks, universities and corporate hubs shaping Ras Al Khaimah — each one sourced from the organization's own filings and statements.
RAKTDA
The government authority responsible for promoting and developing Ras Al Khaimah as a premium, sustainable tourism destination.
View profile →RAK Properties
The leading publicly listed property developer of Ras Al Khaimah, shaping residential, hospitality and mixed-use destinations across the emirate.
View profile →Al Hamra
A master developer in Ras Al Khaimah delivering waterfront residential, leisure and commercial communities on the Arabian Gulf.
View profile →Marjan Island
The man-made archipelago that is Ras Al Khaimah's gaming, hospitality and leisure frontier, home to Wynn Al Marjan Island.
View profile →RAK ICC
The international corporate registry of Ras Al Khaimah, serving as a leading offshore and private-wealth structuring jurisdiction.
View profile →RAKBANK
The retail and business bank headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, serving individuals, SMEs and corporates across the UAE.
View profile →AURAK
A public, non-profit higher-education institution in Ras Al Khaimah offering undergraduate and graduate programmes aligned with US accreditation standards.
View profile →RAKEZ
The emirate's main free-zone and business-setup authority, formed in 2017 by merging RAK Free Trade Zone and the RAK Investment Authority.
View profile →Wynn Al Marjan Island
The UAE's first licensed casino resort, under construction on Al Marjan Island and due to open in September 2027.
View profile →RAKIA
The emirate's pre-2017 investment-promotion and industrial-zone authority, merged with RAK Free Trade Zone to form RAKEZ.
View profile →RAK Government
The ruling authority of the emirate, headed by H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, with policy and legislation administered through the RAK Executive Council.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between RAKEZ and RAK ICC?
RAKEZ issues free-zone and industrial licences for companies operating inside the UAE and sponsoring staff. RAK ICC is an offshore registry for International Business Companies that do not trade in the UAE local market or grant residence visas. They serve different investor needs despite both being Ras Al Khaimah authorities.
Who governs Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is ruled by H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi. The RAK Executive Council, chaired by Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, administers policy and legislation on the Ruler’s behalf.
What happened to RAKIA?
The Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) merged with RAK Free Trade Zone in 2017 to form RAKEZ, which now oversees RAKIA’s legacy industrial zones alongside former RAK FTZ free-zone companies.
Which organization promotes tourism in Ras Al Khaimah?
RAKTDA (Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority) markets the emirate internationally, licenses hotels and tour operators, and pursues tourism investment.