How do you assess the relationship in Ras Al Khaimah between the public and private sector?
It’s very much going to the private sector. A lot of services are moving from public to private. The government is encouraging the private sector to take more responsibility for services. How do you imagine Ras Al Khaimah in ten years? It will be a different place because we are growing in many fields: tourism, industry, and other services. This will become the new centre of the northern Emirates? I hope so. It’s a dream and we can see that it is coming true. Is that also the vision of His Highness? As you implement the system – the laws and regulations – and the people see that you are doing the right thing, they are encouraged; they have faith and trust and this in itself causes business growth. As you grow, are you looking into some strategic partnerships with some international partners? For a long time, we have had this vision. We welcome partners but we are waiting for the right time and partner. Do you envisage expanding into Europe? At the moment, we are looking only in our are
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