RAK Free Trade Zone to organise free medical Camp on Nov 26 and 27
Part of Free Trade Zone’s 10th anniversary, UAE National Day celebrations
The Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone [RAK FTZ] – one of the fastest-growing and most cost-effective free trade zones in the UAE – is organising free medical check-up camp for the Ras Al Khaimah community on Friday and Thursday, November 26 and 27, 2010.
The medical check-up camp will be held as part of the corporate social responsibility and to mark the 10th anniversary of RAK FTZ as also the 39th UAE National Day. Routine and specific checks on blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index, Hepatitis C will be conducted by a team of doctors and support staff from RAK Hospital.
To be organised by the RAK FTZ, the medical camp will be held at Al Manar Mall [in front of Carrefour Hypermarket] between 1pm and 9pm on Friday, November 26, 2010 and between 10am and 9pm on Saturday, November 27.
“Over the last decade, we have remained committed to meet the health care needs of the people of Ras Al Khaimah. The free medical camp are part of our commitment to the community, and we are thankful to our partners, RAK Hospital doctors, nurses and the dedicated members of the RAK FTZ for making this possible,” said Oussama El Omari, CEO at RAK FTZ.
More than 1000 people from various walks of life in Ras Al Khaimah are expected to benefit from the medical camp.
About the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Authority:
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is one of the fastest-growing and most cost-effective free trade zones in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With a reputation for affordability, flexibility and broad geographical reach, RAK FTZ is rapidly emerging as the preferred business hub in the region, from which investors can easily access and branch into the emerging markets.
2010 marks RAK FTZ’s 10th year in operation, and in the past decade, it has gone from strength to strength, garnering accolades and awards along the way. Since its establishment in 2000, with only a handful of staff and a few offices, the free zone has grown by leaps and bounds and is now home to some 4,000+ active companies from 106 countries around the globe, employs more than 350 fulltime staff, operates business and promotion centres in four locations in the UAE and has an expanding international presence, with liaison offices in Germany, Turkey, India and the USA.
RAK FTZ has also created a unique, four-park system comprised of its Business Park, Industrial Park, Technology Park and Academy Zone, each of which offers identical advantages and benefits to investors. With its cutting-edge technology and keen customer focus, the free trade zone offers on-demand and custom-built support services, including IT, legal, human resources, procurement, creative and marketing assistance. Backed by legislation allowing 100% foreign ownership and 100% capital and profit repatriation, a tax-free environment, and transparent laws, the free trade zone is well positioned for global commerce.
