We bring you a real-world insight, solutions and advice from RAK Hospital chairman Raza Siddiqui, who is an example of how one can be successful both in good and bad economic times. Featuring in the ‘business champions’ section, we have discussed how Ras Al Khaimah can promote medical tourism. This edition also has Roberto Santini, chief executive officer of Falcon Technologies International, talking about the objectives and goals of the company. He also explains how a manufacturer of professional optical data storage media and archival solutions provider can be successful. Finally, our cover story offers an up close and personal account of the man constructing the future of young minds in Ras Al Khaimah. Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, president of the American University (RAK) tells us how educated people are the greatest financial asset of any country, and how the social, economic and political stability of any society rests on education. We hope it makes for good read!