Atiq ur Rehman isn’t just running the show at RAK College of Dental Sciences — he’s turning it into a global stage. Think of him as the conductor of an orchestra where students, staff, and patients all play in harmony, producing both brilliant doctors and dazzling community impact.
From pioneering paperless education to giving free dental care to thousands, Atiq has helped shape a college that feels more like a family. And let’s be real — not many people can say their workplace churns out smiles that literally cross continents.
Interview Highlights
🚀 From Vision to Reality: RAK College of Dental Sciences kicked off in 2007, and now it’s a world-class facility churning out about 80 new dentists every year.
🌍 Global Family: Students hail from 35+ nationalities, making the college a mini United Nations with scrubs and stethoscopes.
🏆 Accreditation Wins: From Canadian diamond standard to Australian accreditation, the college is basically collecting gold stars from around the globe.
🦷 Smiles for All: Treating 20,000 patients annually — many for free — because good oral health shouldn’t depend on your wallet.
📚 Paperless & Proud: A fully digital, cloud-based system means fewer pens, more pixels, and zero trees harmed in the making of future dentists.
🤝 Community First: From school visits to outreach programs, the college is spreading dental awareness across 40+ schools each year.
🙌 Shoutout to WOW-RAK: Atiq gave props to WOW-RAK for putting RAK on the map — and yes, we blushed.
Pull Out Quotes
“Ras Al Khaimah rocks — always.”
“If your oral health is not good, you cannot perform as a positive, productive citizen.”
“We’re not just creating doctors, we’re creating an attitude of serving.”
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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?”
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