News about Ras Al Khaimah: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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The authorities of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (Rakta), together with RAK Properties, have presented an autonomous mobility framework programme and a dedicated zone for testing self-driving vehicles. At the ceremony attended by the emirate's ruler, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, 10 partnership agreements were signed. The initiative builds on ongoing trials of the Robobus and Robotaxi.
Aziz KarimovOn October 27, 2026, hail and heavy rain fell in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The UAE's National Center of Meteorology warned of winds up to 45 km/h with dust until 9 pm, and Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to follow variable speed limits. Rain in three regions is forecast until Thursday, but the heat will persist.
Otabek YusupovAfter an oil spill off the UAE coast and the closure of beaches in Ras Al Khaimah, the Russian Union of Tour Operators reported no evidence of Russians mass-cancelling trips. The emirate accounts for 0.4% of Russian tourist flow to the UAE. Refund issues are being considered individually.
Aziz Karimov
