Celebrating Ras Al Khaimah’s Changemakers. From bold entrepreneurs to creative visionaries, meet the faces driving RAK’s growth.
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Cameron McNeillie — The Hospitality Heart of Ras Al Khaimah
Meet Cameron McNeillie, the powerhouse GM behind InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. With 32 years of globe-trotting hospitality experience, he’s now calling RAK home—and loving every moment of it. From flying down the world’s longest zipline to spearheading community causes, Cameron proves that work and play can mix perfectly.
Hit play to discover how he’s shaping the resort scene while soaking up RAK’s untapped magic.
MEET ALL RAK ICONS
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RAK Icon: Ghida Ziadeh-Khalil
RAK Icon: Sehaj Singh
RAK Icon: Ali Abbase
RAK Icon: Trevor Beecroft
RAK Icon: Isabel Bathurst
RAK Icon: Mark Hamill
RAK Icon: Adrienne Doolan
RAK Icon: Derek Kilroe
RAK Icon: Abdullah Rehman & Ioana Dumitrascu
RAK Icon: Millie Lockhart
RAK Icon: Neeta Singh
RAK Icon: Hakim Elhaj
RAK Icon: Rawana Flowers
RAK Icon: Trinayani Goswami
RAK Icon: Sally Betteridge
RAK Icon: Cameron McNeillie
RAK Icon: Atiq ur Rehman
RAK Icon: Dr. Hawa Charfaray
RAK Icon: Sinead Marais
RAK Icon: Michael Opeyemi
RAK Icon: Wendy Stapleton
RAK Icon: Paul Dawalibi
RAK Icon: Jamilla Paul
RAK Icon: Stephen Fairhall
RAK Icon: Evelyn Brey
RAK Icon: Mohamed Ismail
RAK Icon: Rupal Nagvenkar
RAK Icon: Nawal Abbas
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Know Someone Who Deserves the Spotlight?
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!
NOMINATE NOW
Just send us an email with the following details to: 📧 info@wow-rak.com
Please include:
- Your name
- Nominee’s full name
- What they do (profession or passion)
- Why they deserve to be a RAK Icon
- Any contact info or social handles for the nominee
⚠️ 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)

