Word from His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

“The walls of Ras Al Khaimah’s abundant historical sites whisper tales of the past and offer a window to the future. By preserving these stories, we honor our heritage and pave the way for a future as vibrant and inspiring as our culturally rich past.”

 

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Ras Al Khaimah History

ANCIENT HISTORY

Ras Al Khaimah’s rich past consists of over 7,000 years of continuous human activities, covering all archaeological and historical periods. A unique geographical combination of…

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DAWN OF ISLAM

Islam came to Arabia through envoys from Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) who arrived in the regionin AD630. Dibba, inpresent-day Fujairah, was the site of one of…

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EUROPEAN INTEREST IN RAS AL KHAIMAH

During the Islamic Golden Age, Muslim traders dominated commerce by land and sea – especially in the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.…

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THE QAWASIM

The waning of European power in the Gulf, along with the decline of Omani and Persian states following the Omani-Persian wars in 1720, contributed to…

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THE BEGINNINGS OF THE UAE

As the British strengthened their foothold in Arabia, they established a Political Residency in the Gulf, with the main aim of safeguarding Britain’s imperial interests…

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THE EMIRATE IN MODERN TIMES

Ras Al Khaimah’s rich history, heritage and culture can be seen in full in the other sections of this website. Its heritage also comes from…

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