About Us

Message from His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

"The rapid rise of our Emirate is a stunning testament to the strength of our Vision and our human capital – the cooperation, hard work and enthusiasm of our citizens and resident expatriates to create a story of accomplishment has proved to be the vital foundation of our Emirate’s success.

Success isn’t something that happens merely by chance. Success is the result of dedication and commitment towards reaching a goal. Success is a refusal to countenance failure.

Our achievements have not occurred in a vacuum. They have required a carefully constructed framework; one which facilitates the implementation of ideas and allows us to carefully measure and hone our successes against the progress of time. There are many more milestones ahead as we continue on our mission to provide the best possible life opportunities for the people of Ras Al Khaimah. Today, we are more confident, more certain and more determined than ever to play an active role in enhancing Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a home for innovation and excellence, and in establishing its presence as a center for creative and cultural discourse among all peoples."

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Ras Al Khaimah History

ANCIENT HISTORY

Ras Al Khaimah’s rich past consists of over 7,000 years of continuous human activities, covering all archaeological and historical periods. A unique geographical combination of…

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DAWN OF ISLAM

Islam came to Arabia through envoys from Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) who arrived in the regionin AD630. Dibba, inpresent-day Fujairah, was the site of one of…

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EUROPEAN INTEREST IN RAS AL KHAIMAH

During the Islamic Golden Age, Muslim traders dominated commerce by land and sea – especially in the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.…

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THE QAWASIM

The waning of European power in the Gulf, along with the decline of Omani and Persian states following the Omani-Persian wars in 1720, contributed to…

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THE BEGINNINGS OF THE UAE

As the British strengthened their foothold in Arabia, they established a Political Residency in the Gulf, with the main aim of safeguarding Britain’s imperial interests…

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THE EMIRATE IN MODERN TIMES

Ras Al Khaimah’s rich history, heritage and culture can be seen in full in the other sections of this website. Its heritage also comes from…

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Pre-islamic Contacts with Outside

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