Ahmed Hawas is what happens when finance meets purpose — with a side of hustle. A seasoned banker with over a decade in corporate banking, he’s built portfolios, relationships, and trust across Dubai and the Northern Emirates, with Ras Al Khaimah now firmly in his focus. He’s big on people, bigger on integrity, and believes growth only matters if everyone gets to grow with it. Think of him as the guy who runs towards opportunity — and brings others along for the ride.
Interview Highlights
📈 Started out in corporate banking and finance, then steadily built deep-rooted relationships across Dubai and the Northern Emirates — with RAK always in the picture.
🏗️ Made a strategic move to focus on Ras Al Khaimah, driven by the emirate’s clear vision, investor-friendly mindset, and fast-growing ecosystem.
🌍 Sees RAK as way more than a destination — it’s now a serious business hub attracting multinational companies from across the globe.
🤝 Big believer in equality in leadership: “No difference between men and women” — and loves seeing more women stepping into boardrooms and decision-making roles.
☕ Lives by networking — not just as a job requirement, but as a lifestyle built on trust, accessibility, and real human connection.
🎯 Proud of a culture that values results, commitment, and doing what you say you’ll do — something he sees reflected across Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE.
📰 Appreciates platforms like WOW-RAK for spotlighting what’s really happening on the ground — from business growth and investments to the people shaping the emirate’s future.
Pull Out Quotes
“I don’t see a difference between a woman and a man — both are qualified to take roles, especially in the financial sector.”
“Ras Al Khaimah is no longer a destination emirate — it’s a business environment built for growth.”
“If a commitment is given, it has to be done. I can put it in one word — results.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
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