"This is the first project of its kind in the region and will give a
major boost to tourism in Ras Al Khaimah," an SIC spokesperson said.
The 1.72 million square foot center would consist of a theme park named
SpaceWorld UAE. The park was designed to contain a space camp, aviation
camp, robotics center and survival camp. The facility would also include a
space mall and hotel.
SIC was selected as a partner of the Space and Rocket Center. Executives
said the U.S. entity plans to operate two more space tourist facilities in
North Africa and South Asia.
"We have selected Ras Al Khaimah due to its location as a promising
family destination in the Middle East," SIC chairman Gazi Al Ebrahim said.
SIC has employed NASA programs to operate space parks. The parks provide
visitors with simulations of space travel.
"With easy access through three airports in Dubai, Sharjah and RAK, we
expect SpaceWorld to attract a million visitors from the Middle East,
Eastern Europe and South East Asia in the fifth year," Al Ebrahim said.
