RAS AL KHAIMAH INVESTMENT AUTHORITY - RAKIA
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority was established under a 2005 decree by the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates or UAE. Its main vision is to be the top authority in terms of making sound investment in Ras Al Khaima and partner with other parties who share the same vision to create a growing and sustainable economy. RAKIA’s formation has been a significant step towards meeting the Ras Al Khaimah royal family's objective of making the emirate a regional hub for manufacturing, service and tourism.
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