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Certification recognises measurable progress in sustainability and environmental performance across Marjan Group’s Development, Hospitality and Lifestyle divisions
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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates – 23 June 2026: Marjan Group has successfully retained its EarthCheck Silver Certification for the 2024 service year, strengthening its role in shaping sustainable, future-ready destinations, through responsible development, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation across Ras Al Khaimah.
Awarded by EarthCheck, one of the world’s leading scientific benchmarking and certification groups for the travel and tourism industry, the certification recognises organisations delivering measurable improvements in environmental and operational performance.
These include energy consumption, water management, waste reduction and community engagement.
The achievement marks the second consecutive year Marjan Group has secured Silver Certification. This reflects Marjan’s continued focus on embedding sustainability into how destinations are planned, developed and operated, aligning with Ras Al Khaimah’s wider environmental and tourism ambitions.
Marjan Group has also achieved ‘Regional Leader’ status within the Administration Office sector following verification of its 2024 benchmarking data, reflecting strong performance across key environmental indicators including waste to landfill, potable water consumption and energy use, demonstrating Marjan’s ability to deliver sustainability outcomes at scale.
Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, Group Chief Executive Officer of Marjan, said: “Sustainability is a fundamental part of how we design, develop and operate destinations at Marjan. Retaining EarthCheck Silver Certification for the second consecutive year reflects our ability to consistently deliver measurable outcomes across our portfolio.
As Ras Al Khaimah continues to evolve as a global destination, our focus is on shaping communities and developments that balance environmental responsibility with long-term economic value, setting a benchmark for how future destinations in the emirate are planned and delivered.”
This certification further reinforces Ras Al Khaimah’s positioning as a destination that successfully balances tourism growth, nature-led experiences and sustainable development. Marjan plays a central role in delivering this ambition through its evolving portfolio of destinations and communities.
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| Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has secured three distinguished accolades at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, recognising its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional client experience. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone - (RAKEZ) The awards recognise the achievements of the RAKEZ Customer Experience team and its pioneering Smart Licensing model, which has transformed the post-licensing journey for businesses through a digital-first, transparent, and customer-centric approach. The initiative received both the Award for Excellence in Innovation in Business Product & Service Industries and the Award for Innovative Management in Government. In addition, Fatemah Fakhraldeen, Licensing Operations Manager at RAKEZ, was recognised as Most Innovative Operations Leader of the Year for her role in advancing the initiative and helping simplify post-licence services through digital innovation and process enhancement. Commenting on the achievement, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, said, “At RAKEZ, innovation is driven by the simple objective of creating better experiences and outcomes for our business community. These awards recognise the progress we have made in transforming our services through smarter processes, digital solutions, and a client-first mindset. As the needs of businesses continue to evolve, we will remain focused on delivering services that are efficient, accessible, and designed to help companies expand and achieve more growth from Ras Al Khaimah.” The award-winning Smart Licensing model was designed to simplify and modernise post-license services by creating a seamless digital experience for clients, business agents, and internal teams. The initiative introduced a comprehensive digital framework that streamlines processes, improves visibility, and enhances service delivery across key licensing and immigration-related transactions. The transformation has delivered measurable results, including faster processing times, higher customer satisfaction levels, greater automation of routine services, and increased operational efficiency. By reducing manual intervention and introducing intelligent digital workflows, the model has enabled RAKEZ to provide a more responsive and convenient experience for its growing business community. The Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards is one of the region’s leading business awards programmes, recognising innovation in all its forms with a strong focus on customer experience, organisational excellence, and business performance. The 2026 edition attracted more than 1,400 entries from organisations and individuals across 18 countries in the MENA region. The three awards underscore RAKEZ’s continued focus on leveraging innovation to enhance service delivery, strengthen operational excellence, and create greater value for the thousands of businesses that choose Ras Al Khaimah as a base for growth and expansion.
About Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) RAKEZ is a powerhouse business and industrial hub established by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It currently hosts over 40,000 companies coming from over 100+ countries and operating in more than 50 industries.
RAKEZ offers entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs and manufacturers a wide-range of solutions, including free zone and non-free zone licences, customisable facilities, and first-class services provided in a one-stop shop. Furthermore, RAKEZ has specialised zones that are tailored to specific needs of investors: Al Nakheel and Al Hamra Business Zones for commercial and service companies; Al Ghail, Al Hamra and Al Hulaila Industrial Zones for manufacturers and industrialists; and an Academic Zone for educational providers.
A leading economic zone, RAKEZ aims to continue attracting diversified investment opportunities that will contribute to the economic growth of Ras Al Khaimah.
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