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Language: |
Arabic is the formal language. English is widely used in business |
Religion: |
Islam |
Longitude and latitude: |
55° 60 E and 25° 26 N, |
Local Time: |
GMT +4 |
Currency: |
UAE Dirham (AED) |
Area: |
2478 Sq. Km |
International code: |
+971 (0)7 |
Airport: |
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport |
Airport Code: |
RKT |
Population: |
In 2015, the population reached 345,000 according to a census estimate by RAK Center for statistics & Studies. |
Working Hours:
Office hours for the private sector differ from the public sector, and vary from one department to another. However, most departments approve the following working hours:
Public Sector: |
Sunday to Thursday – 7.30 am – 14.30 pm |
Private Sector: |
Saturday to Thursday – 8.00 am – 13.00 noon & 16.00 pm – 19.30 pm |
Public Holidays:
Eid Al Fitr: |
1st – 3rd Shawwal |
Eid Al Adha: |
9th – 12th Dhu Al Hijjah |
Al Hijra New Year’s Day: |
1st Muharram |
National Day: |
2nd – 3rd December |
New Year’s Day: |
1st January |
Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to the other emirates:
Ras Al Khaimah is connected to the other emirates by an advanced road network, which enhances the trade traffic and domestic tourism, and facilitates the transportation of individuals.
Ras Al Khaimah – Umm al Quwain: |
56 kms |
Ras Al Khaimah – Ajman: |
71 kms |
Ras Al Khaimah – Sharjah: |
74 kms |
Ras Al Khaimah – Dubai: |
79 kms |
Ras Al Khaimah – Abu Dhabi: |
275 kms |
Ras Al Khaimah – Al Fujairah: |
130 kms |
Ras Al Khaimah - Khor Fakkan: |
123 kms |