Ras Al-Khaimah Tours Ras Al-Khaimah is one of the United Arab Emirates. Ras Al Khaimah is in the northern part of the arabian penninsula.
During the past two decades, Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed remarkable advancements particularly in the fields of commerce and education. Connected to the other emirates by modern highways, RAK has an efficient infrastructure, including hotels, hospitals, shopping centre and restaurants. Today it is a dynamically developing emirate, with excellent scope for industrial and business growth.
It is ruled by Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman. The emirate has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants.
The city is home to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
The city has two main sections Old Ras Al Khaimah and Nakheel on either side of the creek which flows through Ras Al Khaimah.
It covers an area of 656 square miles (1700 kmē). Ras Al Khaimah is in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
The city was historically known as Julfar. Sources say that Julfar was inhabited by the Azd during the eighth and ninth centuries AD, and that the houses of the Azd were built of wood.
In the early 18th century the Qawasim clan (Huwayla tribe) established itself in Ras al-Khaimah.
Culture and Heritage
Ras Al Khaimah is the home of one of the UAE's finest museums, housed in the restored fort, ancestral home of the ruling family. Showcased are artifacts from the many archaeological sites in the Emirate and displays showing life in the past and outlining the emirates history. The object of the museum is to preserve the heritage of the emirates of Ras Al Khaimah in all its apects: Natural History, Archaeology and the traditional way of life of its people.
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