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Facts about topic: (Ras al-Khaimah) The city is home to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (additional info and facts about Ras Al Khaimah International Airport). It is ruled by Sheikh (The leader of an Arab village or family) Saqr ibn Muhammad al-Qasimi, and consists of two main parts. The emirate has a population of about 155,000 inhabitants. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/ras_al-khaimah1.htm   (140 words)

AllRefer.com - Ras al-Khaimah (Arabian Peninsula Political Geography) - Encyclopedia Previously affiliated with Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah became a separate sheikhdom under British protection in 1921. Ras al-Khaimah[rAs Al-khI´mA] Pronunciation Key, sheikhdom (1995 pop. AllRefer.com - Ras al-Khaimah (Arabian Peninsula Political Geography)- Encyclopedia reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/R/RasalKha.html   (171 words)

Ras al-Khaimah on Encyclopedia.com Previously affiliated with Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah became a separate sheikhdom under British protection in 1921. Coastal Change in Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates): a Cartographic Analysis.(Statistical Data Included) DUBAI and Other UAE Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah. www.encyclopedia.com /html/R/RasalK1ha.asp   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah Emirate Ras Al Khaimah lies on the extreme Eastern part of the Arab world, between latitudes 25o and 26o to the North and longitudes 55o and 60o to the East. Historical Glimpse: Ras Al Khaimah is an ancient Emirate and its history represents the political, commercial and cultural history of the whole region. Ras Al Khaimah is also famous as a base for industries of oil-related products such as pipes used by oil well drilling rigs. www.fcci.gov.ae /ras_al_khaimah.htm   (220 words)

Ras al-Khaimah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ras Al-Khaimah ( Arabic : رأسالخي٠ة) is one of the United Arab Emirates. The city is home to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. It is ruled by Sheikh Saqr ibn Muhammad al-Qasimi, and consists of two main parts. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ras_al-Khaimah   (220 words)

DubaiCityGuide.com : The Guides - Ras Al Khaimah Other important districts are Al Hamraniah which is an agricultural area, containing the RAS Al Khaimah International Airport, the Khaat area, a tourist resort that is well renowned for its thermal springs and visited by tourists for treatment, and Masafi district, that is well known for its orchards and natural potable water. The city of Ras Al Khaimah, the capital of the emirate, is divided into two parts by a water gill named Khour Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah Museum - Originally an 18th century fortress used by ruling families as their residence, the museum exhibits a good collection of rare relics and fossils from different eras. www.dubaicityguide.com /theguides/rasalkhaimah.asp   (220 words)

Ras Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Ras Al Khaimah International IATA Airport Code is RKT. Ras Ras (in molecular biology) are very important molecular switches for a wide variety of signal pathways that control... Physical and other characteristics Ras Algheti is the 4th largest... www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/ras.html   (220 words)

Beirut Ras Al Khaimah is the fourth largest Emirate in the UAE in terms of area and population, with dynamic investment opportunities. Ras Al Khaimah, with its cultural inheritance and picturesque mountains, Khat (hot springs) and lush green farms - is the ideal tourist destination. Ras Al Khaimah, with its cultural inheritance and picturesque scenery - excellent beaches, spectacular mountains, Khat (hot springs) and lush green farms - is the ideal tourist destination. www.middleeast.com /khaimah.htm   (220 words)

GULF MEDICAL COLLEGE,AJMAN a World Class Medical University offering M.B.B.S and B.P.T Degree courses Ras Al Khaimah, the most northerly emirate on the UAE's west coast, has a coastline of about 64 kilometers on the Arabian Gulf, backed by a fertile hinterland, with a separate enclave in the heart of the Hajar mountains to the southeast. The Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain, which has a coastline stretching to 24 kilometers, is located on the Arabian Gulf coast of the UAE, between Sharjah to the southwest, and Ras al-Khaimah to the northeast. The city of Umm Al Qaiwain, capital of the emirate, is situated on a narrow peninsula which encircles a large creek 1 kilometer wide by 5 kilometers long. www.gmcajman.com /uae.htm   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport [RKT/OMRK] - TEN Travel & Tourism [UAE] The Ras Al Khaimah International Airport was opened in 1976 and is 18km (11 miles) south of the city center. The RAK International Airport is continuously in development and they have setup a four year plan to construct new arrival and departure lounges, free trade zone, automated cargo warehouses, parking lots, offices, and restaurants. The airport does not contain an hotel and the closest hotels are all present in the city center, reachable in approximately 15 minutes by car. travel.theemiratesnetwork.com /airports/ras_al_khaimah.php   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ras Al Khaimah International Airport ( Arabic : ٠طار رأسالخي٠ة الدولي) is 18 kilometres (13 miles) away from the city of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.  This article about an airport is a stub. This page was last modified 20:02, 19 April 2005. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ras_Al_Khaimah_International_Airport   (220 words)

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Hotel - Discount Ras Al Khaimah Hotel Reservations The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Hotel is on a wharf across from the Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre in the heart of the city. The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah offers a wide range of International gourmet and is ideal for bargain hunters being so close to the local market and shops. Drive time from Dubai International Airport is approximately 55 minutes. directrooms-uae.com /hilton-ras-al-khaimah-hotel-2143.htm   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah Airport Environment Fee Effective December 1, 2000, the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah has started levying a charge on commercial aircraft that use RAK International Airport. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport - Environment Fee Ours is a small airport and I want to confirm that the fee has not affected us commercially,” says Al-Khadar as he motivates other emirates to follow suit. www.deroy.homestead.com /files/rakairport/rakairport.htm   (220 words)

UAE Free Zones The Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone revolutionized free trade zones in the UAE by segregating business activities according to function, operational requirements, and the needs of the surrounding community. The City and Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is also proud to offer traditional Arabic culture and tradition, and is home to many interesting attractions depicting local and national heritage. Clients can operate to full capacity from their Ras Al Khaimah offices or warehouses in any of our 3 Free Zone Parks, and benefit from a choice of professionally serviced, prime locations in the heart of Dubai, from which to concentrate on marketing and management activity. www.uaefreezones.com /fz_ras_al_khaimah.html   (220 words)

Khaleej Times Online RAS AL KHAIMAH - Egyptian and Indian nationals, who have been issued employment, visit or transit visas from Ras Al Khaimah Naturalisation and Residency Department, will have to enter through the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport where their original visas will be transferred. This was agreed upon recently by the Ras Al Khaimah Naturalisation and Residency Department and Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation. This rule was implemented earlier in Ras Al Khaimah, but abolished later as it was found not practical at all. www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2003/February/theuae_February217.xml§ion=theuae   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah Museums - Travel Tips Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates Dubai Hotels and Beach Resorts Reservation Services The houses of Al Fillaya were built in the 18th century as summer lodging for Al Quasim Family. It was used previously as a residence to the ruling family up to 1964, after wards it was used as a location to the general directorate of RAK Police, and later as a central jail up to 1984. On the mountain, on the high point of new Shamal village there is a palace which reverts to the middle ages and it is the only palace found in UAE This palace is known in the mythology science as (Al Zabba’a Palace), although that queen lived in prior period to that palace building time. www.ssdubai.com /info/traveltips/rasmuseums.html   (220 words)

Transportations (UAE) Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is located some 15 Km to 18 Km from the city of Ras Al Khaimah. DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT english - DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is considered the Middle East’s premier and busiest airport. Sharjah International Airport english - Sharjah International Airport www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/meast/uae/transportations.htm   (220 words)

The Seven Emirates Other districts are Al-Hamraniah, which is an agricultural area containing Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport, Khaat tourism area to the south east of Ras Al-Khaimah, well renowned for its mineral water and visited by tourists for treatment, and Masafi district, well known for its farms and natural potable water. Together with the late Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, later UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, he took the lead in calling for a federation among the emirates and in July 1971, it was agreed to form the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Zayed is the grandson of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1855-1909, the longest reign in the emirate's history. skoooty.8m.com /seven_emirates.htm   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport مطار رأس الخيمة الدولي The Human Resources function in Ras Al Khaimah International Airport are carried support an average numbers of 156 employees from different nationalities. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport مطار رأس الخيمة الدولي To apply for any position in RAK International Airport, please download the application form by clicking on the link below. www.rakairport.com /rakairports/employment.asp   (220 words)

UAE - News Reports Mohammed Jassim Darwish, vice-chairman of the Ras al Khaimah International Airport and Director General of the emirate's Civil Aviation Authority, told the 'Khaleej Times' on Sunday that Ilyushin-76 and -78 continued to land and take off from Ras Al Khaimah Airport despite news that stated otherwise. Designed to usher the airport into the next century with an emphasis on high-level of passenger service and comfort, the project when completed by 2002 is expected to increase the annual capacity of the terminal complex to more than seven million passengers per year. A suspected fuel leak is thought to have led to the explosion on the al Tayer's Lamborghini-powered 'Victory 4' boat while on the last lap of the seven-lap circuit round the Norwegian island of Tromoy. www.uaeinteract.com /news/viewnews.asp?NewsFileName=19980720.htm   (220 words)

Touchdown - Brochures Ras al Khaimah is approximately a one hour drive from Dubai international airport. Al Hamra Fort is built along the beach and the TOWN HOUSE has an access to the beach just with 200 metres walk. The accommodation consists of a total of 28 Town Houses, consisting of 96 rooms, built on the heritage of Arabian Architecture, two wings of wind tower, low rise buildings separated by a road. www.touchdown.co.uk /brochures/broch_templ_b.php?setdest=17&setbroc=22   (220 words)

Regional: Middle East: United Arab Emirates: Ras Al Khaimah - Open Site Ras Al Khaimah is a small emirate with an area of 168 square kilometers. Ras Al Khaimah consists of well known industrial and agricultural areas such as the Khor Khuwayr and Digdagga district. The international airport is called 'Ras Al Khaimah International Airport' and the sea port is named 'Port Saqr'. open-site.org /Regional/Middle_East/United_Arab_Emirates/Ras_Al_Khaimah   (220 words)

RSS Weather Feed for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport United Arab Emirates RSS 2.0 feed for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, United Arab Emirates. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, United Arab Emirates Forecast Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, United Arab Emirates www.rssweather.com /icao/OMRK/wx.php   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah announces creation of ‘RAK Properties’ To signal its commitment to the new company, the Government of Ras Al Khaimah is providing 72 hectares of free land for the development of the creek-side Mangrove Island Project, as well as a further 150 hectares in the Khor Qurm beach area and the new Emirates Highway for the second phase of expansion. The company’s founders, including the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, will hold 45 per cent of the company’s share capital, while the remaining 55 per cent will be offered in an initial public offering, details of which will be announced shortly, with the Public Offering open from March 30 to April 12, 2005. T he Government of Ras Al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office (IDO) has announced the establishment of a new real estate development company, RAK Properties, to implement the emirate's bold plans to promote real estate, tourism and leisure facilities in the UAE’s latest freehold home-owning hot-spot. www.strategiy.com /printer.asp?cat=news&id=20050323114610   (220 words)

Technical Details Ras Al Khaimah -18 Km (11 miles) from airport www.rakairport.com   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah aims for larger share of tourism market with focus on sports and recreational facilities Ras Al Khaimah International Airport We are delighted to have a presence in Ras Al Khaimah, thanks to the vision of the rulers of this Emirate and Sheikh Salem Sultan Al Qassemi, to establish a world-class bowling center in the Emirate. The northern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is aiming for a larger share of the growing tourism market in the UAE with the establishment of several sporting and recreational facilities. However, the new bowling center is part of a long-term strategy to promote Ras Al Khaimah as a leading tourist destination in its own right, by attracting tourists from the 33 visa-free countries and the CIS (Common Wealth of Independent States). www.ameinfo.com /36138.html   (220 words)

WAM Ras Al Khaimah, 18 June 05 (WAM) -- The Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has been awarded the total quality management certification ISO 2000/9001, the occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system ISO 1999/18001 and environment ISO 14001/2004 to become the first airport in the Middle East to obtain such accreditation. He said after receiving the certificate today that the government of Ras Al Khaimah gives the airport proper attention as part of its infrastructure development plan. Sheikh Salim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Department, said the honour would help the airport attract more international companies. wam.org.ae /NASApp/cs/ContentServer?GXHC_JSESSIONID=db5fd46e3aece770&pagename=WAM/WamLocEnews/W-T-LEN-FullNews&c=WamLocEnews&cid=1118306189186&p=1041492777827   (220 words)

Airports International: Ras al-Khaimah. (Middle East/ Africa).(Ras al-Khaimah International Airport expansion plans)(Brief Article)@ HighBeam Research RAS AL-KHAIMAH'S Department of Civil Aviation has unveiled a $16.3 million five-year plan for Ras al-Khaimah International as part of its 20-year airport master plan. (Middle East/ Africa).(Ras al-Khaimah International Airport expansion plans)(Brief Article) The above preview is from Airports International, June 1, 2003. www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:105162369   (220 words)

Ras Al Khaimah Expo - Travel Tips Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates Dubai Hotels and Beach Resorts Reservation Services The complex was formally inaugurated on 22nd April 1996 by His Highness Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah, in the presence of VIPs of the emirates. The centre is located in the Al Nakheel area, very close to the active business district. The complex of the RAK Exhibition Centre spans an area of 37400 sq.mt. www.sevenseashotels.com /info/traveltips/rasexpo.html   (220 words)

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