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Ras al-Khaimah

Ras al-Khaimah (räs äl-khī'mä) [key], 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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Bids are due to be returned by 14 October for a contract to supply and install a 60-kilometre-long, 220/132-kV overhead transmission line and 132/33-kV cables in Ras al-Khaimah emirate. (News in Brief).(Brief Article) (MEED Middle East Economic Digest)

Trying not to want oil too much. (Ras al-Khaimah Oil & Gas Co.)(MEED Special Report: UAE) (MEED Middle East Economic Digest)

Gas shortage triggers switch to coal: Ras al-Khaimah Investment Authority to request proposals for first coal-fired power plant next year.(POWER: UAE) (MEED Middle East Economic Digest)

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Small wonder would like to boost lending. (National Bank of Ras al-Khaimah)(MEED Special Report: UAE Banking) (MEED Middle East Economic Digest)

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