Slav Shakhov, Managing Partner at Cooper Fitch explains that there has been a lot of activity from local investors, such as Aldar Properties, and the Wynn Resort coming into the market which has increased job creation by about twenty percent. Sectors such as real estate, hospitality, financial services, manufacturing, engineering, and industrial sectors are seeing an increase in employment opportunities. Candidates are drawn to Ras Al Khaimah due to economic opportunity and lifestyle factors such as nature, facilities, and tax free salaries. SMEs are also growing in the region, with a trend towards attracting companies from different sectors such as creative economy, media, and events.