Ras Al Khaimah's five ports offer a varied and high-class service in an envious location near the entrance to the Persian Gulf. These factors have seen the emirate's maritime industry thrive amid uncertain global economic conditions.
Ras Al Khaimah's desert dreams turn to reality
Originally published with the June/July 2012 issue of fDi Magazine
Sponsored by Government of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
Reporting and editing carried out independently by fDi
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