Saud bin Saqr Al-Qasimi

RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA) is a United Arab Emirates-based Sovereign Wealth Fund which was established in 2005 by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) to attract foreign investments and to accelerate development in Ras Al Khaimah. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, the Authority aims to make Ras Al Khaimah a regional hub for industrial manufacturing, services and tourism. They assess economic feasibility studies pertaining to investment and promote developmental projects and investment opportunities across economic sectors and facilitate processing of applications for setting up and licensing companies wishing to establish investment projects in Ras Al Khaimah. RAKIA develops and manages Industrial Zones and Free Zones, warehouses and business centers in Ras Al Khaimah, attracting worldwide investment in diverse and strategic industry segments including glass & tableware, float glass sheet, cement, DVD media factory, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, consumable hygienic products, vehicle assembly, hotels & hospitality business, health & education and tourism.

RAK Ports operates a network of ports. It provides a range of services, including cargo handling, free zone land lease, ship repair, warehousing, marine & anchorage, cruise tourism and industrial training to its clients and partners. The company was founded on September 7, 2009 and is headquartered in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

RAK Investment Authority (Investment Management) (RAKIA-IM) is the investment management division of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah's RAK Investment Authority in UAE. The firm was founded in 2004 to reinforce the investment climate in the Emirate. Headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, the firm's mandate is to develop and manage the industrial parks, including the free zones and industrial zones in the Al Hamra and Al Ghail areas of Ras Al Khaimah. They also offer investment advisory services and equity participation on selected projects.

Ras Al Khaimah Investment & Development Office (IDO) is the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah's finance and advisory arm which was founded in 2004 by an Emiri Decree to identify new investment opportunities and facilitate the establishment of new businesses in Ras Al Khaimah. Referred to as Ras Al Khaimah's economic ambassador, the IDO works directly with the Crown Prince & Deputy Ruler to maintain a balance between attracting investors and helping to make them successful, identifying and disseminating information on investment opportunities in the Emirate to outsiders while coordinating training and skill development programs for senior government officials. The firm is headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.