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Ras Al Khaimah Emiri Decree No. 22 of 2008 Concerning Guarantee Accounts of Real Estate Developments in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

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We, Saud Bin Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince & Deputy Ruler

- After having perused the Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 in respect of Civil Transactions and its related amendments;

- Ras Al Khaimah Emiri Decree No. 5 of 2005 on the establishment of RAK Investment Authority, and

- Ras Al Khaimah Emiri Decree No. 15 of 2006 on property mortgage and other decrees on free hold ownership,

- and as the public interest may require, do hereby issue the following Decree:

 

Chapter One — Definitions and General Provisions

Article 1 — Definitions

Unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings as set out opposite each of them:

 

The Emirate: The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

 

RAKIA: RAK Investment Authority.

 

President: The Chairman or the CEO of RAKIA.

 

Register: The Register prepared by RAKIA to register Developers.

 

Guarantee Account: The bank account designated for a property development in which the amounts paid by buyers of units off the plan or the project financing parties will be deposited.

 

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