Ras Al Khaimah international airport enhances operations as travel to the Emirate booms

• Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Flynas join forces to cater to Hajj pilgrims

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: Ras Al Khaimah International Airport officially inaugurated its new-look Duty Free shopping area yesterday, following extensive renovations. Distinguished senior officials from the Ras Al Khaimah government, RAK International Airport management, and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) presided over the ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiled the remodelled stores.

The state-of-the-art Duty-Free retail space in Departures and Arrivals terminals were upgraded in response to an increasing number of passengers in recent years. RAK Duty Free further enhances the shopping experience by housing a wide selection of prestigious brands that include Jimmy Choo, Hugo Boss, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Channel, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Davidoff, Burberry and Bulgari, among others, as well as premium confectionary, beverages and cosmetics brands.

The enhanced airport experience for visitors follows the announcement that TUI Group, the world’s largest tourism business and ITAKA, will extend the partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority with 6 flights operating weekly from 4 airports in Poland, as a result of the increasing popularity of the Emirate with Polish visitors. The forthcoming winter season will also see RAK International Airport welcoming two weekly flights from Russia and a weekly flight from Luxembourg.

With a steadfast commitment to attracting visitors from key European markets, Ras Al Khaimah International airport along with RAKTDA also secured the first direct flight from Prague to Ras Al Khaimah last summer, in cooperation with Czech tour operator Fischer.

On this occasion, Sanjay Khanna – Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, commented: “Enhancing the airport to meet best international standards comes as a natural step due to the significant role we play in creating positive first impressions and experiences amongst tourists. We are focused on supporting the vision of our leaders and are proud to contribute to the ongoing growth of the tourism sector in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.” 

In a concerted effort to meet the growing needs of local and regional travellers, RAK International Airport also announced it has signed a long-term agreement with Flynas, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to help Indian pilgrims travel to the Kingdom for the 2019 Hajj season.  With the Hajj pilgrimage of the utmost importance in the Islamic calendar, booking for next year’s special flights was launched on 27^th August, solidifying the airport’s dedication to serving pilgrims and other visitors travelling to the sacred city of Mecca.

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ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller

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Amer Alazaiza

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Email: amer.alazaiza@rakairport.com   | Website : www.rakairport.com 

About Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is known for its rich history, dating back 7,000 years, and diverse landscape, from 64km of pristine beaches, to terracotta deserts and an imposing mountain backdrop. The Emirate is home to the highest peak in the UAE, Jebel Jais, which features the world’s longest zip line, at almost 3km.

RAK is also centrally located at the modern crossroad between Europe and Asia, with one third of the world’s population within four hour’s flying time, making it an ideal location for businesses to expand into the UAE, the Middle East and Africa and beyond. 

At the Emirate's economic heart lies several major companies and sectors - industrial (including RAK Rock and Stevin Rock’s quarries, RAK Ceramics and Julphar Pharmaceuticals); RAK Ports; RAK Economic Zone; banking via RAKBANK; RAK Gas and RAK Petroleum; and tourism. Supporting these industries is a modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art industrial areas and business parks and world-class hotels, facilities and attractions for tourists. 

For the past decade, Ras Al Khaimah has been consistently rated ‘A’ by international rating agencies (Fitch and Standard & Poor’s) and already the Emirate’s Economic Zone houses over 13,000 multinational companies from more than 100 countries representing 50 industry sectors

About Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport was established in March 1976 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) is the gateway between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and the world. It operates Passenger and Cargo services to a variety of destinations.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) operates with full immigration, customs, air traffic control and security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has an open skies policy with many countries and no restrictions on frequencies or time of arrival / departure.

Currently flights from various destinations in the world like Cairo, Islamabad, Jeddah, Lahore, Peshawar, Calicut, Katowice, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Luxembourg, Prague and Moscow operate to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Ras Al Khaimah International airport is on its way to add many more important and interesting destinations to its current connectivity in near future.

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