Ras Al Khaimah

Nestled between the Hajar mountain range on the east and the Gulf

on the west, the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, which literally means

"top of the tent" in Arabic, lies within the northernmost part of the

UAE.

Overview

RAK is the fourth-largest emirate, occupying 2478 sq km. Its landscape is

quite varied compared to the rest of the country. It boasts some 65 km of

coastline along the Gulf and fertile plains, as well as the great Hajar

mountains, which reaches heights of up to 1900 meters. Temperatures in the

summertime often reach the upper 40s with high humidity. In winter the eather

is rather pleasant and remains relatively dry. RAK is 65 km from Dubai.

RAK is located on the Arabian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. It borders the

Emirates of Umm Al Quwain,

Geography

Maximum Temperature:

47 degrees

Minimum Temperature:

5 degrees

Maximum relative humidity:

100

Minimum relative humidity: 10

Annual Rainfall: 19 mm

Latitudes:

between 25 and 26

Longitudes:

between 55 and 60

Climate

Population: 231,000

Male: 144,000

Female: 87,000

Rural Population: 109,000

Urban Population: 122,000

Live Births: 3214

Deaths: 453

Population / Vital Statistics

Energy Generated:

2747.504 M.KWH

Energy Distributed:

2704.706 M.KWH

Water produced:

9181.53 million gallons

Water consumed:

9181.53 million gallons

Electricity and Water

Important towns, settlements

Important towns, settlements and areas include:

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – an old coastal town with numerous real estate projects and

industrial zone

Ar-Rams – a coastal town; in the past, a typical fishing and pearl-diving village

Khawr Khuwayr – an industrial zone, with the largest port in Ras al-Khaimah and

numerous companies such as a cement factory

Diqdaqah – a village known for agriculture activities

Khatt – a village surrounded by mountains, famous for its thermal springs and palm

gardens

Masafi – a town in the south, on the border with Fujairah; well known for drinking

water

Huwaylat – a central village in the south

Tax Provisions for Foreign

Nationals / Companies

• Income Tax: 0%

• Property Tax: 0%

• Import / Export Tax: 0%

Sea Transport

• Ship movements: 3002

• Unloaded Tons: 8,315,000

• Loaded Tons: 22,267,000

Air Transport

• Arrivals: 112,456

• Departures: 95757

• Cargo in: 6354 tons

• Cargo out: 370 tons

Tax Provisions for Foreign Nationals / Companies

Imports: 4204.58

Exports: 9694.44

Re-exports: 3525.81

Total Exports: 11093.83

Trade Balance: 9015.68

Foreign Trade (million dirhams)

Consumer Price Index (Excl.Rent):55.44

Rent Index:48.87

Groceries Index:52.94

Restaurants Index:52.45

Consumer Price Plus Rent Index:52.24

Local Purchasing Power:106.28

Cost Of living

CPI Index Rent Index Restaurants

55.44 48.87 52.45

CPI Index Rent Index Restaurants

Index for Consumer Price, Rent and Restaurents

Category in USDTransportation 240.91Restaurants 365.13Sports And Leisure 190.03Rent Per Month 1653.92Clothing And Shoes 77.66Markets 863.39Utilities (Monthly) 240.21

TransportationRestaurantsSports And LeisureRent Per MonthClothing And ShoesMarketsUtilities (Monthly)

Average Expense Distribution

% of Population: 65.1

Females as % of total labor force: 34.15

Males as % of total labor force: 65.69

Unemployment Rate: 6.7%

Government Employees: 772

Govt Employees - Citizens / Non-Citizens: 264 / 264

Overall facts about labor force

GDP (2008):

12,929,000,000 (3.52 Billion

USD)

GDP per capita:

55,969 (15,240 USD)

GDP growth (2007 - 2008):

8%

Number of Foreign Registered

Companies:

over 10,000

Total foreign investment since

2000:

over 10B AED

Industrial Firms:

143

Industrial Investment per year:

4.9B AED

Business Climate

The National Museum of Ras al-Khaimah

Dhayah Fort

Sheba's Palace

Al Falayah: the former summer residence of the ruling Al Qawasim

family

Al Jazirah Al Hamra

The Old City and Souq

Bab Al Bahr

Waldorf Astoria

Bu Shaqq tower

Al Hayl Fort:

Landmarks

Year 2006 Male Female Total

Population 132000 82000 214000Employed 93000 19000 112000Rate 70.5 23.2

Year 2008 Male Female Total

Population 144000 87000 231000Employed 85400 44400 129800Rate 59.3 51.0

Comparison on population and employee population

Economically Active

Category Employed Unemployed ever worked

Unemployed never

Total

Percentage 65.1 0.8 3.8 69.7

Economically not active

Category Student Housewife

Unable to work

(65+ years not working)

Others Total

percentage 12.3 12.7 0.7 0.2 2.7 30.3

Economical Status

Employees in Local Governmental Departments according to Gender.

Government department Male Female Total

General Personnel 6 10 16Emiri Court 48 16 64General Accounts 18 10 28Customs & ports Depatment 115 55 170Antiquities & Museums Department 12 13 15 Lands Departments 26 35 61Municipality Department 61 40 101Courts Department 96 29 127 The Economic Department 53 42 95Documentaries & Studies Center 4 0 4 Electronic Government Authority 13 7 20 Survey & Planning Department 43 28 71Total 497 275 772

Employees in Local Governmental Departments according to Gender.

Employees according to the Economic Sectors in Ras Al Khaimah 2008

Sector Number

Agriculture, livestock & Fishing 14396 Mining & Quarrying: A) Crude Oil & Natural Gas 450 B) Quarries 2249 Manufacturing Industries 14059 Electricity & Water 1575 Construction & Building 13272Wholesale, Retail Trade & Repair Services. 22268

Restaurants & Hotels 3712Transport, storage & communications 6861

Real Estate & Business Services 3262

Other Services. 14621The financial Corporation Sector 6759 Government Services Sector 15071 Total 112471

Distribution according to Occupation

Occupation Percentage

Legislators, Senior Officials & Managers 3.8Professionals 9.9 Technicians & Associate Professionals 9.4 Clerks 4.3 Service Employees, Shop & Market Sales Employees 24.9Skilled agricultural & Fishery employees 3.1 Craft & Related Trades Employees 17.7 Plant and Machine operators & Assemblers 8.6

Plant and Machine operators & Assemblers 8.6 Elementary Occupations 11.4

Army Force 6.7

Occupation not classified 0.1

Distribution according to Occupation

Distribution according to Employment status

Employment Status Percentage

Employer 2.8Self Employed 1.5 Paid Employee 95.7

Distribution according to Employment status

Rate of employees in Ras Al Khaimah according to nationality and location (urban/ rural)

Nationality Percentage

Citizen 37.3

Non-citizen 82.6

Urban / Rural

Urban 66.5

Rural 63.4

Rate of employees in Ras Al Khaimah according to nationality and location (urban/ rural)

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