Ras Al Khaimah
At a glance
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, since 27 October 2010 |
| Towns | Ras Al Khaimah city, Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Digdaga, Khatt and Masafi |
| Mountains | The Hajar range, with Jebel Jais at 1,934 m |
| People | About 0.4 million, from more than 150 countries |
| Airport | Ras Al Khaimah International (RKT) |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority: Fact sheet 2025; UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet1,3,5
The economy
| Sector | Share of GDP, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22.8% |
| Wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair | 16.4% |
| Real estate | 11.1% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Public administration and defence | 6.2% |
Source: Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre: Statistical Yearbook 2025, GDP (preliminary 2024)2
GDP was AED 47,160.8 million at current prices and AED 40,361.1 million at constant prices in 2024 (preliminary). Industry ranges from building materials and petrochemicals to ceramics and pharmaceuticals, alongside tourism.2,1
Free zones
Source: UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone4
Where the emirates are
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ras Al Khaimah's main industry?
Manufacturing, at 22.8% of GDP in 2024, followed by trade (16.4%) and real estate (11.1%). No single sector makes up more than 30% of GDP.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah
- Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre: Statistical Yearbook 2025, GDP (preliminary 2024)
- Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority: Fact sheet 2025
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
- UAE Government Portal: Abu Dhabi
- UAE Government Portal: Dubai
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- UAE Government Portal: Ajman
- UAE Government Portal: Umm Al Quwain
- UAE Government Portal: Fujairah
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.