Ras Al Khaimah : A Profile of the Emirate

Ras Al Khaimah is one of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates. Historically known for its cultural , political & commercial infrastructure, this ancient emirate portrays the rich & varied heritage of the region. The emirate boasts a glorious naval past and is reckoned an important trading centre. During the past two decades Ras AL Khaimah, has witnessed remarkable advancements, particularly in the fields of commerce & education. 

His Highness ,Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi has been ruling the emirate since 1948 and by virtue of this fact , is considered to be the longest-serving ruler in the world. Ras Al Khaimah has excellent potential for tourism, being blessed with natural scenic beauty-hills & s beautiful beaches- in addition to a wealth historical monuments. The emirate also has good five star hotel facilities. National Museum: it was originally a historical fortress, which was used as a residence by the Ruling Family. The museum exhibits a variety of a rare relics and fossils which date back to different historical periods. The Conical Towers, Al Zeba palace, The Mountain of Julphar, Dhaya Fortress & Al Ghaf Valley are all tourist attractions. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport operates 24 hours a day on one of the busiest international air routes, midway between Europe & Australia & has the capacity to handle all types of aircraft including wide bodies jets & supersonic transport. The airport is situated only 10Km from Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre.