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Ras al-Khaimah
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Ras al-Khaimah (räs äl-khī`mä), sheikhdom (1995 pop. 144,430), c.650 sq mi (1,680 sq km), part of the federation of seven United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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, SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Previously affiliated with Sharjah Sharjah , sheikhdom (1995 pop. 400,339), c.1,000 sq mi (2,590 sq km), part of the federation of seven United Arab Emirates, SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The modernized town of

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, Ras al-Khaimah became a separate sheikhdom under British protection in 1921. Oil production began in 1969. After some hesitation, the sheikhdom joined the United Arab Emirates in 1972.


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Sheikh Saud welcomed the 60-member delegation, consisting of members of the British Business Group Dubai and Northern Emirates, and expressed optimism that the visit would help build new business partnerships as well as strengthen the existing trade and investment cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and United Kingdom.
Summary: RAS AL KHAIMAH u The Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone, or RAK FTZ, has organised a second inward mission of Indian Businessmen this month.
RAK Tourism, confirmed today that Ras al Khaimah will unveil its latest hotel and hospitality offerings and projects during its participation at the World Travel Market (WTM), which will be held from November 9 to 12, 2009 in London.
 
 
 
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