If Ras Al Khaimah had a creative superhero, it would probably be Millie Lockhart—Executive Producer, co-founder of xo Productions, and unofficial helicopter-whisperer. From shooting luxury hotels to solving production chaos with a smile, Millie brings international standards wrapped in UAE warmth and humor. RAK didn’t just become her business base—it became her creative playground and the backdrop for her best “let me fix this” stories. She’s proof that with the right drive (and the right cup of tea), impossible deadlines don’t stand a chance.
Interview Highlights
🌅 The RAK Love Story: She moved here because setting up a company was shockingly easy, and stayed because RAK feels like Dubai in the early golden days — a “blank canvas” buzzing with possibility.
🏨 Hospitality Is Her Happy Place: Shooting hotels in RAK is her absolute dream — and she wants xo Productions to be part of the emirate’s booming story.
👩💼 Women in Business? She Thrives: Being a woman in the UAE often works in her favor… like that one time she secured a same-day helicopter permit over tea with a brigadier.
🎬 Production = Problem-Solving Olympics: Wrong cars, dusty locations, post-surgery models — she’s seen it all, fixed it all, and laughed about most of it.
⭐ Her USP? Experience + Heart: A decade of regional work, a small team delivering big-league productions, and a co-founder, Hosnney, who clients adore even before knowing why.
🤝 Community = Everything: She praises the UAE’s talent pool — directors, photographers, glam teams — and loves hand-picking the perfect fit for each brand.
🌴 Advice for Newcomers: Have fun, join local groups, enjoy RAK’s nature, and use WOW-RAK to stay in the loop of what’s happening in town.
Pull Out Quotes
“Production is nothing but problem solving and I think that should be for every producer out there top line of the CV.”
“I feel that RAK is the future of the UAE.”
“People will request Hosnney on set even if they don’t know what they want him there for.”
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We’re always on the lookout for everyday legends, creative rebels, and behind-the-scenes changemakers. Nominate a RAK Icon who’s shaping the future!
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Submitting a nomination does not guarantee a video interview. All nominations are reviewed by the WOW-RAK x E-Find RAK team before selection.
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)
