{"id":14388,"date":"2026-09-14T06:43:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T06:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/?p=14388"},"modified":"2026-09-14T06:43:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T06:43:21","slug":"ras-al-khaimahs-a-a-1-credit-rating-affirmed-by-sp-global-with-a-stable-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/ras-al-khaimahs-a-a-1-credit-rating-affirmed-by-sp-global-with-a-stable-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s \u2018A\/A-1\u2019 credit rating affirmed by S&#038;P Global with a \u2018stable\u2019 outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The stable outlook reflects the agency\u2019s view that Ras Al Khaimah Government will remain committed to prudent fiscal and economic policies and preserve its substantial net asset position<\/li>\n<li>The report underlines notable progress on the government\u2019s long-term commitment to establish stronger economic institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s credit rating has been affirmed at \u2018A\/A-1\u2019 by international credit ratings agency Standard &amp; Poor\u2019s (S&amp;P) Global, with a \u2018stable\u2019 outlook.<\/p>\n<p>U.S.-based S&amp;P Global, one of the \u2018Big Three\u2019 credit-ratings agencies, stated that the Emirate\u2019s stable outlook reflected the agency\u2019s expectation that Ras Al Khaimah Government will remain committed to prudent fiscal and economic policies and preserve its substantial net asset position.<\/p>\n<p>The international credit ratings agency forecasts that Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s fiscal position will be supported by a strong revenue performance.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for Ras Al Khaimah Government said: \u201cTime and time again, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has proven its ability to navigate challenges and maintain its prospects for growth and development, guided by the wise and forward-looking leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. These accomplishments have inspired growing confidence in the Emirate and its economy, which we now see reflected in S&amp;P\u2019s decision to once again affirm Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s rating and stable outlook, while also anticipating positive fiscal performance over the coming three years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The report underlines progress on Ras Al Khaimah Government\u2019s long-term commitment to establish stronger economic institutions, such as the RAK Statistics Center (RAKSC). The report also points to the financial and economic flexibility of the UAE as an effective buffer against the impacts of regional developments.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the report notes that the government\u2019s net asset position provides some safeguard against possible fiscal pressures, projecting that the Emirate\u2019s fiscal position will be supported by a strong liquid asset position, as well as continued revenue growth, which is set to ramp up over the 2028-2029 period.<\/p>\n<p>Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost of the UAE\u2019s seven Emirates, is home to a thriving and diversified economy with growth recorded and projected across all industries. 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