Industrial Activities in Ras Al Khaimah

Publish Date: 2010-02-08 08:00:13 Story Code: 25105

Ras Al Khaimah is the fourth-largest emirate in the UAE. The emirate�s business-friendly policies have ensured a brisk increase in foreign direct investments.

The emirate has long been one of the industrial centres of the UAE and its industrial sector has been dominated by the three main industries of cement, ceramics and pharmaceuticals.

Cement Production

Ras Al Khaimah has a natural advantage when it comes to the production of cement as the Al Hajar mountain range holds vast supplies of high quality limestone, which is a key raw material for cement manufacturing. The emirate is also rich in other raw materials such as clay, quartz and other minerals.

Pharma Industry

The pharmaceutical industry in RAK is about 30 years old and has been one of the key focus areas of government plans since several years. The industry in RAK is dominated by the Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, known as Julphar. The company has grown into a pharmaceuticals giant by Middle East standards and now exports to over 80 countries. Julphar is the biggest pharmaceuticals manufacturer in the UAE.

Mineral Water

What RAK lacks in oil is somewhat compensated for by its natural mineral water resources. RAK is the origin of Masafi mineral water brand, the region’s leading mineral water brand, with its source lying in several rich underground springs in the mountainous city of Masafi. Masafi water, has developed into an international brand which exports bottled water and fruit juices to more than 20 countries.

Source: RAKIA

Highlights

One of the largest producers of cement in the Gulf region. Al Hajar range of mountains contain high quality limestone deposits
One of the largest producers of medicines in the UAE (Julphar)
One of the largest producers of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware in the world (RAK Ceramics)
Region’s leading brand of mineral water (Masafi)
Increased industrial activities with the creation of free zones and partnerships between government and foreign investors
Thousands of small and medium scale industries in diversified sectors of manufacturing
Emphasis on high-tech industries

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