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Celebrating Ras Al Khaimah’s Changemakers. From bold entrepreneurs to creative visionaries, meet the faces driving RAK’s growth.

Tariq Al Salman — The Culture Custodian Putting RAK’s Art Scene on the Map!

In this episode of RAK Icons, we meet Tariq Al Salman, a proud Ras Al Khaimah local who swapped corporate life abroad for creative purpose back home. As the founder of Design Gallery, he’s not just curating exhibitions — he’s cultivating talent, sparking conversations, and building a cultural community one artwork at a time.

🎬 Hit play to hear how Tariq blends nature, nostalgia, and next-gen creativity to turn RAK into a canvas for connection. This one’s for the artists, the dreamers, and anyone who believes in the magic of giving back to your roots.

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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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Just send us an email with the following details to: 📧 info@wow-rak.com

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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.

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