RAS AL-KHAIMAH

räs äl-khīˈmä, sheikhdom (1995 pop. 144,430), c.650 sq mi (1,680 sq km), part of the federation of seven United Arab Emirates, SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Previously affiliated with Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah became a separate sheikhdom under British protection in 1921. Oil production began in 1969. After some hesitation, the sheikhdom joined the United Arab Emirates in 1972.

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books on: Ras Al Khaimah  - 66 results

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Shaikhdoms of Eastern Arabia
Book by Peter Lienhardt, Ahmed Al-Shahi; Palgrave, 2001
Subjects: United Arab Emirates--Politics And Government--20th Century, United Arab Emirates--Social Conditions--20th Century
...shaikhs who are now associated with Ras Al-Khaimah. Other descendants of Sultan...father of the present Ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah, 1 is probably over seventy years...Muhammed bin Salim was Ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah. He resigned under pressure and...
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The Arabian Gulf in Antiquity - Vol. 1
Book by D. T. Potts; Clarendon Press, 1990
Subjects: Persian Gulf Region--Antiquities, Persian Gulf Region--History
...year further survey here and elsewhere in northern Ras al-Khaimah was undertaken by B. de Cardi. 16 In 1980-1 graves...Introduction to the Archaeology, Ethnography and History of Ras-al-Khaimah Ras al-Khaimah, 1979 , 7. See now P. Donaldson...
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Saudi Arabia Enters the Twenty-First Century: The Political, Foreign Policy, Economic, and Energy Dimensions
Book by Anthony H. Cordesman; Praeger, 2003
Subjects: National Security--Saudi Arabia, Petroleum Industry And Trade--Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia--Politics And Government--20th Century
...islands from the nominal control of Ras al-Khaimah when the British left the Gulf...least tacit British compliance. Ras al-Khaimah, which later became part of the...of the Qawassim of Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah on Abu Musa and the Tunbs from...
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Britain's Revival and Fall in the Gulf: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Trucial States, 1950-71
Book by Simon C. Smith; RoutledgeCurzon, 2004
Subjects: Great Britain--Relations--Persian Gulf States, Persian Gulf States--History--20th Century, Persian Gulf States--Relations--Great Britain
...in the balance. Shaikh Saqr of Ras al Khaimah decided to stand outside the UAE...and Rashid had used the Ruler of Ras al Khaimah as a cats paw. This had given...regards the islands problem if Ras al Khaimah were to join now. 200 We do not...
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Historical Dictionary of European Imperialism
Book by James S. Olson, Robert Shadle, Ross Marlay, William G. Ratliff, Joseph M. Rowe Jr.; Greenwood Press, 1991
Subjects: Europe--Colonies--History--Encyclopedias, Europe--History--1492---Encyclopedias, History, Modern--Encyclopedias
...Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Al-Fujayrah, Umm al-Qaiwain...Portuguese first set up a base in Ras al-Khaimah in the late 1500s to harrass the...the northern Arab Emirates--Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain, and Sharjah...
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journal articles on: Ras Al Khaimah  - 24 results

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Women and Economic Changes in the Arab Gulf: the Case of the United Arab Emirates
Journal article by Fatima Al-Sayegh; Domes, Vol. 10, 2001
Subjects: Economic conditions, Finance, Gender, International, Politics, Social life & customs, Traditions, United Arab Emirates
...Na???imah bin Humaid of Ras-al-Khaimah was another impressive personality...political role in the affairs of Ras-al-Khaimah. Many other wealthy women contributed...Ajman, the Umm al Qaiwain and Ras-al-Khaimah societies. These societies were...
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A Century in Thirty Years: Sheikh Zayed and the United Arab Emirates
Journal article by Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Fatima S. Al-Shamsi, Mary Ann Tétreault, Alan Richards, Robert L. Mallett, Fatma Al-Sayegh, Joseph A. Kechichian, Hassan H. Al-Alkim, Khalil E. Jahshan, F. Gregory Gause III; Middle East Policy, Vol. 6, 1999
Subjects: Arab-Israeli Conflict, United States--Foreign Relations--Middle East
...the al-Qasimis of Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah, the al-Nayims of Ajman, the...since 1883 (Sharjah) and 1915 (Ras al-Khaimah). The ruling families of the...from him. The same is true for Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairahy and Umm al-Qaiwain...
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Political Security Issues at the Concluding Statements of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Gcc) Sessions 1981-2001: an Analytical Study of the Content
Journal article by Muhammad Saleh Al-Musfir; Domes, Vol. 17, 2008
Subjects: Armed forces, Constitutional law, Councils, Freedom of movement, Gulf Cooperation Council, Weapons of mass destruction
...Study of the Content by Muhammad Saleh Al-Musfir Abstract The purpose of this...nationalist conscience in the region (Al-Khatib, 1985). During that period...Fujairah, which were later joined by Ras Al-Khaimah. The following question is raised...
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Teachers' Views of the Effectiveness of United Arab Emirates Kindergarten Curriculum, Instructional Strategies, and Assessment Procedures
Journal article by Ibrahim Al- A. Momani, Fathi M. Ihmeideh, Mohammad Momani; Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Vol. 23, 2008
Subjects: Early childhood educators--Surveys, Kindergarten teachers--Surveys, Kindergarten--Curricula, Kindergarten--Surveys, National curriculum--Surveys, Preschool teachers--Surveys
...Assessment Procedures. by Ibrahim Al- A. Momani , Fathi M. Ihmeideh...in UAE was established in 1955 in Ras Al-Khaimah. By 1974, there were 7 kindergartens...hierarchy decide for them to do (Al-Momani, 2000). The situation...
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The Tunbs and Abu Musa Islands: Britain's Perspective
Journal article by Richard A. Mobley; The Middle East Journal, Vol. 57, 2003
Subjects: Diplomacy, Disputes, Invasions, Middle East, Negotiations, Sovereignty
...Saqr bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah refused to relinquish his claim...encouraging Shaykh Saqr to fly the Ras Al Khaimah flag there. In response, the...Britains imminent withdrawal. Ras Al Khaimah had long flown its flag over the...
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magazine articles on: Ras Al Khaimah  - 57 results

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Ras Al Khaimah Bids for World Trade: Ras Al Khaimah's Free Trade Zone (RAFTZ), Which Celebrates Its 10th Year of Operation This Year, Is Spearheading an Initiative to Attract Thousands of New International Companies to the Emirate
Magazine article by Pamela Ann Smith; The Middle East, October 2010
Subjects: Enterprise zones--Buildings and facilities, Enterprise zones--International marketing, Enterprise zones--Services, Investment incentives--Forecasts and trends, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (Emirate)--Economic aspects
Ras Al Khaimah Bids for World Trade: Ras Al Khaimahs...Pamela Ann Smith THE NORTHERN EMIRATE OF RAS AL Khaimah in the UAE has launched an international...being focused on the expansion of the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAKFTZ), and reflects...
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Gulf Chosen as 2010 America's Cup Venue: Two of the Most Technologically Advanced, Fastest and Most Expensive Sailing Boats Ever Built Will Be Battling for the Oldest International Sporting Championship in Gulf Waters
Magazine article by Stephen Williams; The Middle East, October 2009
Subjects: America's Cup races--2010 AD, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (Emirate)--Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Sailboat racing--Planning, Yacht clubs--Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Yacht clubs--Planning, Yacht racing--Planning
...have opted to stage the event at Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, supposedly because...skipper Brad Butterworth described Ras Al Khaimah a having "a building sea breeze...venue. Alinghi has decided on Ras Al Khaimah to stage the 33rd Americas Cup...
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Theory of Bounded Rationality
Magazine article by Mukdad Ibrahim, Ras Al Khaimah; Public Management, Vol. 91, June 2009
Subjects: Decision making--Analysis, Decision-making--Analysis, Simon, Herbert Alexander
Theory of Bounded Rationality. by Mukdad Ibrahim , Ras Al Khaimah The aim of this article is to explain the concept of...Management and Information Systems Ittihad University Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates mukdad@yahoo.com
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Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan 1918-2004: President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi
Magazine article by Pat Lancaster; The Middle East, December 2004
Subjects: Presidents, Presidents (Government), Zayed, Sheik of Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan 1918-2004: President of the UAE and...Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Qaiwain was formed. The seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined a year later. At the time, critics...
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The Arabian Gulf in 1997...the Uae: the Ultimate Welfare State, Rooted in a Free Market Economy
Magazine article by Richard H. Curtiss; The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Vol. XV, February 28, 1997
Subjects: Al Nahyan, Zayed bin Sultan, Economic conditions, Energy industry, Finance, Government, History, Industry, International relations, United Arab Emirates
...the then-foreign minister, Ahmad al Suwaidi; and a few of the rulers...two of the emirates, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah. Unfortunately, Iran still occupies...Dubai, six each from Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah, and four each from Fujairah, Umm...
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newspaper articles on: Ras Al Khaimah  - 58 results

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UAE Kept Tight Lid on Disrupted Terror Plot; Emirates Finds It's Not Immune to Al Qaeda
Newspaper article; The Washington Times (Washington, DC), September 17, 2009
Subjects: Al-Qaeda, Nuclear industry, Nuclear reactors, Terrorist organizations
...Emirates Finds Its Not Immune to Al Qaeda. Byline: Eli Lake and Sara...major terrorist ring affiliated with al Qaeda that had plotted to blow up targets...the terrorist scheme originated in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), a relatively poor member...
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Holidays: It's Snow Mirage; Hit the Ski Slopes beside the Beach and Dine with Gordon Ramsay It's in the Middle of the Desert but Boasts Both a Fiery Celebrity Chef and a Snow Sports Centre. FIONNUALA BOURKE Dines with Gordon Ramsay and Finds Herself Going Round the Bend in Dubai
Newspaper article; Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England), September 9, 2007
...stay in the neighbouring state of Ras Al Khaimah. As well as offering stunning...to the neighbouring UAE state of Ras Al Khaimah. In stark contrast to the alluring...staying at the brand new Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. Situated at the...
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Feast of the East
Newspaper article; Wales On Sunday (Cardiff, Wales), December 16, 2007
Subjects: Bloomingdale's Inc., Department stores
...stay in the neighbouring state of Ras Al Khaimah. As well as offering stunning...to the neighbouring UAE state of Ras Al Khaimah. In stark contrast to the alluring...staying at the brand new Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. Situated at the...
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Skinny Dipping in Our Very Own Oasis; Tamzin Outhwaite Revels in the Privacy of a Luxury Tamzin Outhwaite Revels in the Privacy of a Luxury Banyan Tree Hotel at the Northern Tip of the UAE; . . Just an Hour's () Drive from Dubai
Newspaper article; The Mail on Sunday (London, England), October 3, 2010
Subjects: Hotels and motels, Privacy
...little too far. The journey to Ras Al Khaimah - one of the seven states that...hours flying time from London. Ras Al Khaimah is in the far north of the country...about an hours drive from Dubai. Ras Al Khaimah isnt as wellknown as some of the...
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The Gulf, Awash with Possibilities
Newspaper article; The Mail on Sunday (London, England), May 8, 2011
Subjects: Air travel--United Arab Emirates, Resorts
...in the neighbouring emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Oman, which are now on many cruise itineraries. Ras Al Khaimah, with a history stretching back...promoting cruiseand-stay holidays to Ras Al Khaimah from this month. The opening of...
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encyclopedia articles on: Ras Al Khaimah  - 2 results

 
 
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Ras Al-Khaimah
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
RAS AL-KHAIMAH ras al-khi ma, sheikhdom (1995 pop. 144,430), c.650 sq mi (1,680 sq km), part of the federation of seven United Arab Emirates , SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Previously affiliated with Sharjah , Ras al-Khaimah...
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United Arab Emirates
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...sheikhdoms), Ajman , Dubai , Fujairah , Ras al-Khaimah , Sharjah , and Umm al-Qaiwain...federation is a portion of the Jabal al Akhdar Mts. Less than half of the...negotiations they chose to be independent. Ras al-Khaimah at first opted for independence...


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