Celebrating Ras Al Khaimah’s Changemakers. From bold entrepreneurs to creative visionaries, meet the faces driving RAK’s growth.
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Sinead Marais — The Creative Chameleon of RAK
Meet Sinead Marais, a South African dynamo who swapped city chaos for Ras Al Khaimah’s sandy shores and soulful vibes. She’s an environmental scientist turned digital marketing strategist with a love for food that borders on obsession (the fun kind). From epic falafel stories to finding freedom as a woman in RAK, Sinead’s journey is packed with energy, honesty, and a few laughs along the way.
Hit play to see how she’s blending creativity, community, and coastal sunsets into one inspiring RAK story!
MEET ALL RAK ICONS
RAK Icon: Atiq ur Rehman
RAK Icon: Abdirahman Ahmed
RAK Icon: Amrendra Kumar
RAK Icon: Dr. Hawa Charfaray
RAK Icon: Anton Putilin
RAK Icon: Sinead Marais
RAK Icon: Natalija Rubery
RAK Icon: Michael Opeyemi
RAK Icon: Wendy Stapleton
RAK Icon: Paul Dawalibi
RAK Icon: Jamilla Paul
RAK Icon: Siobhan Fanning
RAK Icon: Antonio Laudani
RAK Icon: Bahja Nabil
RAK Icon: Phillip Allsopp
RAK Icon: Anver Layshev
RAK Icon: Dr. Dmitrii Nesterenko
RAK Icon: Stephen Fairhall
RAK Icon: Evelyn Brey
RAK Icon: Mohamed Ismail
RAK Icon: Rupal Nagvenkar
RAK Icon: Nawal Abbas
RAK Icon: Gergana Abdulrahman
RAK Icon: Emmanuelle Vives
RAK Icon: Julie Lewis
RAK Icon: Clare McKenna
RAK Icon: Viktoriia Kurenia
RAK Icon: Liza González Hamilton-Smith
RAK Icon: Sophia Ruduke
RAK Icon: Hannah Joāo
Nominate a RAK Icon
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)