His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has affirmed that the tourism development witnessed by the emirate is the result of its ambitious vision to diversify its economy and strengthen its position as a global destination for tourism, living, working, and investment.
Sheikh Saqr pointed out that tourism has today become one of the most important pillars of sustainable growth, a vital source of attracting investments, and a driver of job creation.
This came during the inauguration today of Hilton Group’s new headquarters at RAKEZ Business Centre 1 in the Al Nakheel area of Ras Al Khaimah. The new office will serve as a hub supporting accounting and IT operations for 48 of the group’s hotels across 10 countries.
The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Managing Director of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Guy Hutchinson, President of Hilton in the Middle East and Africa, and a number of senior officials.
Sheikh Saqr said, “The opening of the new office is a qualitative addition to the tourism infrastructure of the emirate, and it strengthens its position as a preferred destination for visitors from around the world, thanks to its unique natural and human resources, as well as strategic investments in the hospitality sector.”
Hutchinson confirmed that the emirate has today become one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the region, thanks to its attractive investment environment and advanced infrastructure, and that it holds a prominent place within Hilton’s future expansion plans.
Under its tourism expansion plan, Ras Al Khaimah’s aim to attract 3.5 million visitors by 2030, in line with its ambitious vision to reinforce its position as a global destination for tourism, living, working, and investment. – WAM
