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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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