PANews News on October 19, according to Cointelegraph, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, announced the establishment of the new Ras Al Khaimah Digital Asset Oasis (RAK DAO), an economic free zone dedicated to supporting companies engaged in digital and virtual assets, blockchain, Web3 and artificial intelligence. RAK DAO and its ecosystem partners will also provide grant programs and professional support in various areas such as technology, marketing, and business development.
In addition, Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the country's Securities and Commodities Administration (SCA), and Sameer Al Ansari, CEO of RAK DAO, also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). RAK DAO joins the UAE Web3-friendly free zone list, a region where entrepreneurs have 100% ownership of their businesses and have their own tax plans and regulatory framework (except for UAE criminal law).