Mark Hamill is a people-connector by instinct and a community-builder by profession — the kind who turns conversations into collaborations. As CEO of Arcet Global, he’s spent years helping businesses, free zones, and chambers stop talking about community and actually build one. After a decade in Dubai, a COVID-era detour through Europe, and a strong craving for sunshine and sanity, RAK became home — and stuck. Today, he’s shaping how businesses grow together in Ras Al Khaimah, while also plotting Saturday-morning sports plans so kids (and parents) survive weekends happily.
Interview Highlights
Dubai → Europe → RAK: Ten years in Dubai, a pandemic plot twist in Belfast and Hungary, then a calm, calculated move to Ras Al Khaimah for family life and fresh energy.
Why RAK won: Less traffic, more peace, still big on opportunity — basically, lifestyle and business without losing your mind.
Future of RAK? Bright. Really bright. More investment, more tourism, more to do — but also a shift toward innovation and real value creation.
Mark’s superpower: Connecting people who should know each other — and building businesses around that natural talent.
No sales pitches, promise: His community events focus on learning, trust, and real conversations — which is why people keep coming back.
Giving back (family-style): Plans are in motion for weekend sports clubs for kids in RAK — rugby, football, gymnastics, the whole Saturday-morning vibe Europeans take very seriously.
New to RAK? Visit first, choose your area wisely, tap into RAK’s business ecosystem… and yes, check WOW-RAK to figure out what to do once work’s done.
Pull Out Quotes
“I would say I’m a connector of people. I’ve always been a connector of people.”
“We missed the weather, we missed the business opportunities, so we decided after three years in Europe, let’s give it a go.”
“There’s wow rack which is a very useful website, so you can learn more about what activities there are and things to do in your spare time as well.”
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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.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
