1. Academic Research Papers a) "The Role of Economic Zones in FDI Attraction: A Case Study of RAKEZ"
Focus: Impact of RAKEZ’s policies on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Key themes: Taxation incentives (0% corporate tax), 100% foreign ownership, sectoral focus (manufacturing, logistics, services). Sample source: Search in Google Scholar or Emerald Insight.
b) "Free Zones and SME Development: Evidence from Ras Al Khaimah"
Focus: How RAKEZ supports small and medium enterprises through shared facilities, licensing ease, and regulatory framework. Key themes: SME survival rates, job creation, regional economic diversification. Sample source: Search in Google Scholar or Emerald Insight
c) "Logistics Performance in UAE Free Zones: A Comparative Study of JAFZA vs. RAKEZ"
Focus: Benchmarking RAKEZ’s logistics infrastructure (ports, air cargo, road connectivity) against Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone.
2. Industry & Consulting Reports | Report Title | Publisher | Focus Area | |--------------|-----------|-------------| | "RAKEZ: Driving Industrial Growth in the Northern Emirates" | Frost & Sullivan | Manufacturing & industrial land allocation | | "UAE Free Zones Competitive Landscape – RAKEZ Positioning" | KPMG / PwC | Cost competitiveness, ease of doing business | | "Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone – Investor Perception Study" | Knight Frank | Real estate and office demand within RAKEZ | These are often available via business intelligence platforms like MarketLine , Statista , or EMIS . c) "Logistics Performance in UAE Free Zones: A
3. Policy & Government Papers
RAKEZ Annual Reports (2018–2023): Available on RAKEZ official website – cover KPIs (number of registered companies, sectoral breakdown, employment). Ras Al Khaimah Vision 2030 – Includes RAKEZ as a pillar for economic diversification away from oil.
4. How to Find More Papers Use these search strings in Google Scholar , Scopus , or Web of Science : "RAKEZ" OR "Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone" AND (FDI OR free zone OR SMEs) "Ras Al Khaimah" AND "economic zone" AND (logistics OR manufacturing) or Web of Science : "
Databases to check:
ScienceDirect (business/management journals) Emerald Insight (case studies on Middle East free zones) SSRN (working papers on special economic zones)