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Capital of the Emirate, Ras Al Khaimah city is bisected by a creek. The western part, known as 'Old Ras Al Khaimah', has government departments, educational institutions, shopping malls, hotels as well as residential areas and new construction projects. The eastern part, known as 'Al Nakheel', houses the Emiri Court , some government departments, markets, an exhibition center, hospitals and residential areas for the majority of the city's population. A bridge and a network of modern roads link the two parts, making the city, the emirate and other parts of the country easy to explore. Ras Al Khaimah also boasts a deepwater port, known as 'Mina Saqr', which is equipped with bulk transshipment handling facilities.

H.H. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has been the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah since 1948. His son, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi was appointed Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler in June 2003.

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