Located on Jebel Jais Mountain, the UAE’s highest peak at over 1,930 metres, the attraction is positioning the region as a hub for adventure tourism
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Dubai’s DP World growth way ahead of industry at 3.5 percent in second quarter
Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem maintains a positive outlook for the second half of the year despite uncertain economic conditions
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In pictures: Things to do in RAK during the summer
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has revealed a number of offers and discounts for a score of adventure activities and hospitality offerings in the emirate
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Ras Al Khaimah adds to adventure tourism status with Jais Sledder launch
Region’s longest toboggan ride takes around eight minutes to cover 1,885 metres of hairpin curves and undulating whirls
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Ras Al Khaimah tourism chiefs reveal new European push
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority completes multi-city roadshow in the UK and Germany involving more than 370 tour operators and travel agents
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Ras Al Khaimah hires new CEO to lead tourism charge
Raki Phillips, a hospitality veteran, has been announced as the new CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
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Bear Grylls to open survival academy in the UAE
The celebrity adventurer unveils plans for outdoor survival school on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah
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Ras Al Khaimah says to open Bear Grylls survival academy in 2020
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has entered into an agreement with Bear Grylls Survival Academy
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Ras Al Khaimah chases more tourists from Eastern Europe
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority holds roadshows in Budapest, Bucharest, Bratislava, Moscow, Kazan, Novosibirsk and St Petersburg
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Ras Al Khaimah picks operator for new Jebel Jais luxury camp
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority chooses Mantis to operate a luxury camping project on the highest mountain in the UAE
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Ras Al Khaimah attracts more than 1 million tourists in 2018
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority reports 10% growth in visitors compared to 2017
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RAK zipline to re-open to public this weekend
The world’s longest zipline was closed following a fatal helicopter crash in the area in late December
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Oman unveils plan for longest zip-line amid tourism ambitions
Ministry of Tourism says the zip line will be operated in the Misfat Al Abriyeen village in a bid to enhance tourism
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RAK ruler orders investigation into fatal helicopter crash
Three Emiratis and a foreigner were killed in the crash, which took place during a search and rescue operation near Jebel Jais
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Ras Al Khaimah sets new target of 3m tourists annually by 2025
Emirate eyes new long-term tourism target as international visitors soar by 11% in first nine months of 2018
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Ras Al Khaimah’s adventure attraction to re-open on Nov 15
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced re-opening date for Jebel Jais Via Ferrata
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Ras Al Khaimah launches new campaign to lure more tourists
New ‘I Found Ras Al Khaimah’ campaign highlights the hidden gems, diverse attractions and adventure events