CHIEF ACADEMIC ZONE OFFICER

Situated in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, RAKEZ is a powerhouse business and industrial hub that offers customisable solutions to free zone and non-free zone businesses. RAKEZ was established by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and is an authority that supports startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and industrialists with their business set-up requirements, by providing them with a range of licences and customisable facilities, as well as first-class support services such as visa facilitation. RAKEZ’s aim is to make running a business in the UAE as easy and convenient as possible, and in full compliance with the UAE’s rules and regulations.

RAKEZ places its clients at the heart of everything that it does, providing them with cost-effective set-up packages, modern facilities and first-class services to help them reach their full potential. Blessed with a strategic location, RAKEZ connects investors to growing markets in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe as well as South and Central Asia. It is a gateway to international trade where companies undertake activities in a safe and responsible manner, consistent with all applicable laws and international best practice. RAKEZ has also developed an effective compliance framework that benefits its clients.

RAKEZ has six dedicated zones, catering to all business requirements. These include:
● Al Ghail Industrial Zone – the ideal choice for establishing large-scale industrial manufacturing enterprises.
● Al Hamra Industrial Zone - a modern magnate for light industries as well as heavy industry projects.
● Al Hulaila Industrial Zone - for businesses that are on the heavier side of industrial manufacturing.
● Al Nakheel Business Zone - a modern zone for SMEs and freelancers, comprising of first-class business centres.
● Al Hamra Business Zone – a serene business environment offering easy access to commercial establishments, logistical hubs and premier leisure and residential developments.
● RAKEZ Academic Zone - home of qualified international educational institutions and service providers.

The RAKEZ Academic Zone was established to attract and support accredited educational institutions and service providers that are committed to delivering market-driven, educational, training and professional development services that benefit Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE and the broader Gulf region. It is currently home to international universities, schools, training institutes, and education consultancies that are empowering the youth with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue their dreams.

The main benefits that the RAKEZ Academic Zone offers to educational institutions in Ras Al Khaimah are:
● cost-effective solutions to offer educational programmes.
● a dedicated zone for education providers.
● easy business set-up procedures.
● ongoing professional assistance and support to ensure smooth functioning of the institutions.
● an option for leasing or building a facility.

RAKEZ has an ambitious vision for the continued growth and development of the Academic Zone, to support an ever-improving education provision within the Emirate. The organisation wants to attract a broader range of universities, schools and other education providers to set up in Ras Al Khaimah, to cater to a wider audience, offering different courses and curricula, at a range of price-points from affordable to premium, to suit the needs of its growing community. There is huge opportunity for investment, and extensive land and facilities to create a world-class hub, an Academic City, of outstanding schools, colleges and universities. RAKEZ Academic Zone can facilitate great partnerships and offer all the support needed for education providers to set up in Ras Al Khaimah.

The Academic Zone will be responsible for developing a best-in-class regulatory and compliance framework, to monitor, guide, support and provide quality assurance for the educational provision within Ras Al Khaimah. And to support its clients even further, it will continue to research best-practice globally with the aim of conceptualising new products and services, working closely with RAKEZ to gain investment and bring them to market.

Chief Academic Zone Officer

The Chairman and Group CEO of RAKEZ are currently seeking to appoint a Chief Academic Zone Officer to take responsibility for driving the strategic development and implementing the business and operational objectives of the RAKEZ Academic Zone. This is a key strategic post for the Emirate and the Board are looking for candidates with high-level educational leadership experience and demonstrable commercial success to take forward this opportunity to develop the Academic Zone into a world-leading educational hub and regulatory body. This will be a highly demanding role, with ambitious targets, high expectations and key accountabilities, but it will also be highly rewarding, with all the support and investment needed to ensure that the vision is successful. The role is available to commence as soon as the appointed candidate is available.