Ras Al Khaimah Welcomes Direct Flight from Europe
Three European charter operators have confirmed direct operations to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. The first weekly flight operated by Transavia Denmark on behalf of Atlantis Rejser from Copenhagen arrived on 9 October 2009, the two weekly flights operated by Primera Air in conjunction with Bravo Tours started on 18 October 2009 and NEOS Spa will commence operations from December 2009 from Italy. All operations will continue through March 2010.
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America’s Cup to highlight Ras Al Khaimah’s popularity as a safe destination
RAK Investment Authority, the government agency responsible for attracting economic development and promoting the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, issued a statement today addressing the concerns raised about security for the upcoming 33rd America’s Cup to be held in February 2010.
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Ras Al Khaimah to host 33rd America’s Cup in 2010
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), the government body responsible for the socioeconomic growth of the emirate, has announced that Ras Al Khaimah will be hosting the prestigious America’s Cup sailing competition in February of 2010, marking the first time that the race will be held in the Middle East.
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RECORDS LITERALLY BLOWN AWAY AT RAK HALF MARATHON
Fabulous racing but strong winds deny history being made Ras Al Khaimah FEBRUARY 20TH 2009: For the third consecutive year, a series of astoundingly fast performances from the emerging Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) have forced their way to the top of the world half marathon rankings, with a world record and world bests en route, only denied by unseasonably strong winds off the Arabian Gulf.
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2009 Al Awafi Festival
Al Awafi Festival The 2009 Al Awafi Festival will commence on January 16th in Ras Al Khaimah. The Festival is considered a pioneering and authentic Emarati annual event in Ras Al Khaimah and is one of the defining local tourist attractions in the Emirate's tourism calendar. It attracts visitors from all over the GCC during the 3 weeks of the event.
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RAK Half Marathon Sets New Standards
Ras Al Khaimah December 02, 2008: Once more the sporting world gets ready to turn its attention to Ras Al Khaimah with the third edition of the RAK Half Marathon announced for February 20th 2009.
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RAK Tourism boosts hotel developments as visitor footfall expected to reach 2.5 million by 2012
RAK Tourism, the organisation tasked to support, regulate and standardise tourism initiatives in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced that nearly two dozen 5-star hotels plus several more premium hotel and hotel apartment operators are poised to start operations in Ras Al Khaimah
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