The Department of Economic Development of Ras Al-Khaimah was established by virtue of Emiri Decree No. (11) of 1981.

The Department provides a variety of services relating to licenses, commercial control and consumer protection with a view to provide many facilities to investors in the Emirate. In addition, it provides a great deal of official data and statistics that serve all classes of the society either for studying the labor market and investment climate in the Emirate or for specialized scientific research.

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saudi Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the DED's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives were designed in line with the needs and future prospects of various types of customers.