Public Works Department Ras Al Khaimah
Qiana Thieklin
The Public Services Department (PSD) is one of the oldest local departments in Ras Al Khaimah, where the late Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi issued the decree of its establishment in 1965. However, the department appeared with its modern organization as an entity with several services in 1985 when the first law was issued to identify its specializations and grant it various authorities in the field of supervision on different facilities which provide infrastructure services, civil projects, and services for citizens. This law was the march of developmental breakthrough in the Emirate, as it witnessed an architectural and cultural renaissance that significantly strengthened the infrastructure of the Emirate.
In 2017, the executive Council of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah approved the restructuring of the public works and services department, and is replaced by Public Services Department. The PSD is followed by four agencies consisting of the Waste water agency, Waste management agency, Works agency and the landscape agency.
As Public Service department is a civil governing institution and the ultimate goal is to provide a sustainable and modern contemporary infrastructure for the residents. All the agencies strive to provide the best fit with the optimal utilization of resources. Every year the service projects are increasing at a count. PSD has always been the leading service provider contributing to economic, political, social and cultural development of Ras al khimah with the best practices in frame.
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The joint effort aims to organize an upcoming Valley Clean-Up Campaign in Wadi Diftah in Ras Al Khaimah on 03 February 2024. This campaign is designed to actively engage community members and raise awareness about the importance of maintaining cleanliness and ecological balance in the valley.
Through this collaboration with the Department of Public Services in Ras Al Khaimah, supported by adventurer Hazza Fazza, adventurer Saeed Al-Maamari, Raqeb team, 7 Hikers Mountain aid team, A4 Adventure team, and Adventure with nature seek to achieve below objectives:
1. Conservation of the Valley: The clean-up campaign organized by Finance House and its partners aims to preserve the cleanliness and natural beauty of Wadi Diftah in Ras Al Khaimah. By removing litter and waste, we can ensure the protection of its diverse ecosystem and maintain its pristine condition.
2. Community Engagement: The campaign places emphasis on the participation of community members and encourages them to actively take part in the clean-up initiatives. By involving individuals from different backgrounds, Finance House aims to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the environment.
3. Awareness and Education: The Valley Clean-Up Campaign serves as a platform to raise awareness about sustainable practices. Through educational sessions and informative materials, participants will gain knowledge about how they can contribute to environmental conservation in their daily lives.
Finance House, in collaboration with Department of Public Services in Ras Al Khaimah invites residents, volunteers, and nature enthusiasts to join hands in this noble cause. By participating in the Valley Clean-Up Campaign, individuals can make a significant impact on the conservation of their region and spread awareness within their communities.
Addressing the partnership and the upcoming campaign, Finance House Founder Mohammed Alqubaisi stated, "We firmly believe that environmental consciousness should be an integral part of our lives. Through our collaboration with Department of Public Services in Ras Al Khaimah and our esteemed partners, we aim to harness collective efforts in preserving the beauty and health of our ecosystems. Together, we can make a significant impact on our environment."
For additional information regarding the Valley Clean-Up Campaign in Wadi Diftah in Ras Al Khaimah visit www.financehouse.ae. Register now and join us for the Valley Clean-Up Campaign in Wadi Diftah in Ras Al Khaimah to help create a cleaner and greener environment.
The Department of Public Works and Services, established in 1965, is a local department in Ras Al Khaimah. Its modern organization began in 1985 with a law defining its competencies and granting it broad powers to supervise infrastructure, civil projects, and public services. The department is a civil government institution that intertwines the interests and services of modern society in the emirate, implementing numerous service projects annually and playing a significant role in health, environmental, and agricultural services.
Saud was born in Dubai on 10 February 1956.[7] He is the fourth son of Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, his predecessor as the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and UAE Supreme Council Member, who died on 27 October 2010.[8][2][6][9] He completed both his primary and secondary education in Ras Al Khaimah and then attended the American University of Beirut (AUB) in July 1973 to pursue his studies in economics. When the Lebanese civil war broke out in Beirut in 1975, Saud transferred to the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science.[2][10]
On his return to Ras Al Khaimah in 1979, Saud was appointed Chief of the Ruler's Court to assist his father, Saqr, in the administration of the sheikhdom. Saud became Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah when his father dismissed his elder half-brother, Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi on 14 June 2003 for his hostility towards the US-led 2003 invasion of Iraq. Abu Dhabi, the lead emirate of the UAE, sanctioned the dismissal and demonstrated support for Saud by sending armored vehicles to Ras Al Khaimah.[11] On 27 October 2010, upon the death of his father, who ruled Ras Al Khaimah for 62 years, Saud officially became the Ruler, according to a statement from the seven-member federation of the United Arab Emirates.[12][13][3][14][15][16]
In 1986, Saud became the Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Municipal Council.[10][5] In 1989, he recruited the Swiss-Lebanese engineer Khater Massaad, who helped Saud develop comprehensive industrialization plans for Ras Al Khaimah, the most important being the establishment of RAK Ceramics.[17][18] The company was formed when Saud and Massaad recognized the potential of exploiting the abundant raw materials in Ras Al Khaimah for use in the production of ceramics.[19][20] With Massaad as CEO, RAK Ceramics tile and sanitary ware production facilities were created from scratch 15 kilometers southwest of the town of Ras Al Khaimah, at Al Jazira Al Hamra.[21][22][23] Relying since its creation in 1991 on inexpensive Asian labor, the company became the largest producer in the world over a period of about 20 years. As of 31 December 2012, Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi personally continues to be the largest individual shareholder (39.88 percent of total shares), while the Government of Ras Al Khaimah benefits from a 4.98 percent stake in RAK Ceramics.[24] In 2014, Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics declared that its founding stakeholder, Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, had agreed to sell 250 million shares of the company.[25]
Soon after Saud's accession as Crown Prince, the RAK Government asked the World Bank to conduct a study on the foreign investment avenues available to the emirate and formulated a comprehensive master plan for development.[26] In 2005, RAK Government and the World Bank organised a conference called 'Live and Invest in Ras Al Khaimah' to present before investors the vast potential that the emirate holds for investment.[27][28]
Saud has received several awards, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton, UK, in 2010; an honorary fellowship of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in India, in 2013; and an honorary doctorate degree in economics from Incheon National University, South Korea, in 2018.[31][32] The award from the University of Bolton was given in recognition of his role in supporting education in the emirate and for attracting leading academic institutions from around the world to Ras Al Khaimah.[33] In November 2018, he was named Visionary Leader of the Year at the Arabian Business Awards in Dubai.[34][35][36]
Saud has focused attention on improving education[37] and healthcare. He created the Saqr Overseas Scholarship Program,[38] as part of Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, that was founded in 2009, to encourage and enable local men and women to pursue higher education at international universities, [39] in particular universities in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. This program has since expanded to include domestic universities, with the Scholarships Office providing academic advisory and support for those seeking careers that meet the strategic needs of Ras Al Khaimah. The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Charitable Educational Foundation offers scholarships to top students from low-income families into the nursing course at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University.[40]
The Ras Al Khaimah Centre for Advanced Materials (RAK- CAM) was founded under the patronage of Saud in late 2007. RAK-CAM is intended to engage in advanced materials science research in the Middle East addressing issues in areas such as alternative energy sources, construction, water purification and environmental preservation.[47][48] It holds an annual workshop in Ras Al Khaimah called International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM), which brings together scientists and academics to discuss advanced materials.[49][50][51][52][53]
Saud has also sponsored the building of Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) to train future generations of doctors, nurses and pharmacists for the UAE as a whole, helping to address the chronic shortage of nurses in the UAE.[54][55] The university opened in 2006 with just 22 students but by 2018, it had more than 1,300 students from almost 50 countries.[56][57][58]
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