Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ras Al Khaimah is undoubtedly the growing emirate of the United Arab Emirates and RAK Airways is the ‘flying ambassador’ of destination Ras Al Khaimah. Being the primary force for tourism, RAK Airways is conscious of its corporate social responsibility towards educating and enhancing knowledge and awareness to the local community.
RAK Airways’ endorsed its support to Iceland Water Park in its recent event, ‘The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ which saw 200 young swimmers from ages 1 to 5 introduced to a rather interesting swimming lesson. This initiative has been backed by the Guinness World Records where, over 55 such water parks participated worldwide on the designated day 18 June 2013 at 7:00 pm UAE time.
Speaking of the event, Mr. Santokh Chawla, Managing Director of Iceland Water Park, Ras Al Khaimah said, ‘This is the first time Iceland Water Park has partnered with World Water Park, USA, for an entry into the Guinness World Records, to mark the importance of safety when considering swimming. While the arrangements took time to ensure that the participants would have a fun lesson of safety, we are proud of the keen interest of our local partners whose support has brought forth a fruitful event. RAK Airways has and is our keen partner, in our endeavor to educate our swimming community on safety and many such CSR activities.’
Mr. Murabit Al Sawaf, President and CEO of RAK Airways said, ‘RAK Airways is an astute partner of any safety-bound corporate social responsibility programme. Partnering with Iceland Water Park, Ras Al Khaimah and supporting its strategies on imparting safety to tomorrow’s leaders is our privilege.’
Ras Al Khaimah’s Iceland is a 110,000 square meter water park and with the theme being ice in the desert, the park attracts visitors from all over UAE and tourists inbound into Ras Al Khaimah. Less than 3 years old, Iceland Water Park is simply the best spot which has attracted over 650,00 visitors till date to keep cool in the summer of Ras Al Khaimah – the emirate which attracts tourists to the unique four features which tourists love – sun, sea snow and sand. Tourists into Ras Al Khaimah have the privilege of flying directly into the emirate on RAK Airways, the emirate’s own flag carrier.
RAK Airways’ flies to nine destinations – Doha, Jeddah, Peshawar, Lahore, Calicut, Kathmandu, Cairo, Dhaka and Chittagong, from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, giving visitors interested in Ras Al Khaimah, the opportunity to fly directly into the destination. RAK Airways is one of the youngest airlines of the United Arab Emirates with interactive passenger strength through its 66,000 fans Facebook page.
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Guinness World Records recorded Iceland Water Park event supported by RAK Airways