Ras Al Khaimah

“Not only has the UAE not taken genuine steps to improve transparency, they have in fact become increasingly opaque. In the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, we have actually seen the ruler systematically remove government accountability over state assets and resources, not only dismissing every executive and appointee of the investment authority responsible for transparency, but literally fabricating criminal charges against them; all to ensure that no one can question how he manages RAK’s finances. Indeed, this case is just one of many investigations into RAK’s illegal dealings with Iran, and yes, these kinds of money laundering operations exist throughout the country, with the government consistently protecting the main perpetrators." Radha Stirling, CEO and founder of Detained in Dubai