With over 7,000 years of fascinating history, traditions and culture, Ras Al Khaimah promises an authentic and easily accessible Arabian experience. A haven of year-round sunshine, the Emirate features pristine beaches, lush mangrove trees and terracotta dunes, as well as fertile, green oases and the dramatic, awe-inspiring vistas of the majestic Hajar mountains, including the UAE’s highest mountain peak – Jebel Jais – where temperatures are around 10 degrees lower than sea level.
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Raki Phillips
Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
As CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), Raki Phillips is responsible for the continued growth of the Emirate as a world-class tourism destination. This includes collaborating with key partners, regulating standards within the sector, developing the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and creating sustainable investment opportunities.
In addition to improving the competitive performance of the tourism sector, Phillips is also tasked with the economic and social prosperity of Ras Al Khaimah while enhancing the quality of life for all its residents.
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Iyad Rasbey
Executive Director, Destination Tourism Development,
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
As Executive Director of Destination Tourism Development at the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), Iyad Rasbey is responsible for the continued and sustainable growth of tourism in Ras Al Khaimah.
His mandate is to lead the wider team’s efforts in developing the Emirate’s diverse portfolio of attractions and activities, ensuring appeal for a broad audience mix, and to share best practice and insights based on industry forecasts. He is also responsible for establishing strategic partnerships with leading global partners, including tour operators, destination management companies, global agencies and airlines, in order to drive visibility and visitation to the Emirate.
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About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA)
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) was established in May 2011 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah. RAKTDA aims to develop the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and establish Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In order to achieve its goals, the Authority has a government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the Emirate’s tourism and hospitality industry.
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Vice President, Destination Marketing & Communications
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Senior Manager, Destination PR & Communications
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