RAS AL KHAIMAH, 22 October 2015: Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) together with Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) recognised government entities that brought significant contributions to the free zones' growth and achievements over the years.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAK FTZ and RAKIA presented the awards to the recipients during the Strategic Partners Awards Ceremony, which was held at Rixos Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Al Marjan Island.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Managing Director, RAK FTZ, welcomed the attendees to the ceremony by placing emphasis on the free zones' solid appreciation to their valued partners' continued excellence and support. "Side by side, RAK FTZ and RAKIA have been experiencing remarkable development throughout the years, and we could not have done it without the unremitting assistance provided by our outstanding partners," Sheikh Mohammed noted.

"We are grateful for our strategic partners' keenness in strengthening cooperation as it aided us in delivering specialised and efficient products and services to our more than 8,000 international investors. They have indeed served as backbones in increasing the global competitiveness of RAK FTZ and RAKIA as premier investment destinations, as well as the business-friendly reputation of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah," he added.

The recipients of the prestigious award include: Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence; RAK Ministry of Interior - Residence & Foreign Affairs; Residence & Foreign Affairs - RAKIA Office; RAK Civil Defence; RAK Traffic & Licencing Department; RAK Police Criminal Investigation Department; RAK Municipality; RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry; RAK Customs Department; RAK Public Works & Services Department; RAK Courts; RAK Local Security Guard; General Authority of Ports Border & Free Zone; RAK E-Government Authority; RAK Environment Protection & Development Authority; Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs RAK; RAK Department of Economic Development; Emirates Identity Authority RAK Office; RAK EMPOST Office; Preventive Medicine Centre - RAK; RAK Police; Entry Permit Department; Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries; and RAK Public Prosecution Department.

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About Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone:
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) provides award-winning services and world-class facilities, enabling clients to quickly and efficiently set up and grow profitable companies in the United Arab Emirates. Home to more than 8,000 active companies from over 100 countries and over 50 industry sectors, RAK FTZ offers completely tax-free status to its clients, allows for 100 per cent foreign ownership and unrestricted repatriation of profits, in addition to a host of other business-friendly incentives.

Less than an hour's drive from Dubai, RAK FTZ offers significant geographical advantages for clients to easily access markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South Asia. It caters to the unique requirements of small, medium and large businesses with four free zone parks including business centre facilities, offices, warehouses and land for development, as well as facilities for educational institutions. Since its inception 15 years ago, RAK FTZ has diversified from its traditional focus on industrial manufacturing to also support trading, sales and marketing activities, a wide range of service sectors, as well as logistics and distribution platforms. To learn more about RAK FTZ, please visit www.rakftz.com

Media Contact:
Cleo Eleazar                                                        
Senior Manager - Public Relations & Events
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Authority (RAK FTZ)
Phone: +971 7 2077173
E-mail: c.eleazar@rakftz.com

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