Country Profile: Ras Al Khaimah Full name: Ras Al Khaimah Area: 656 square miles Population:250,000 Capital: Abu Dhabi Major languages: Arabic Major religion: Islam Internet domain: .ae International dialling code: +971

It is ruled by Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman. The emirate has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants.

It is served by the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. The city has two main sections Old Ras Al Khaimah and Nakheel on either side of the creek which flows through Ras Al Khaimah.