// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah scores 24.4% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #324 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
24.4%
Rank
#324 / 386
Criteria present
13 / 86
Evidence coverage
34.9%
Ras Al Khaimah's smart city score by area
0 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
4 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed
2 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 9 not assessed
Where Ras Al Khaimah is strong
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
Where the gaps are
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
Evidence highlights
Climate Action & Emissions · Climate action plan
Ras Al Khaimah has a published "Integrated Sustainability (RIS) Strategy 2050" which includes objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the emirate.
https://reem.rak.ae/strategy/Solid Waste & Circular Economy · Regular waste collection
The official digital portal for Ras Al Khaimah offers an e-service for residents to request a new waste container, indicating the presence of a structured waste collection service.
https://www.rak.ae/wps/portal/rak/e-services/governmental/rak-psd/request-for-a-new-waste-containerFood Security & Urban Agriculture · Urban agriculture / food strategy
Ras Al Khaimah is developing a broader agricultural strategy and regulatory framework to guide data collection and implement effective emissions reduction measures, including promoting regenerative agricultural practices and low-carbon agricultural products.
https://reem.rak.ae/strategy/climate-change-mitigation/agriculture-decarbonisation/Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · Transparent procurement
Ras Al Khaimah government entities utilize an electronic procurement system, and the Public Services Department operates a secure procurement portal (RakSupply) for accessing tenders and submitting bids, aiming to enhance transparency and competitiveness in…
https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/business/public-private-people-partnership/ppp/government-tendering-and-awardingAbout this assessment
Ras Al Khaimah was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-12 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.