RA INTERNATIONAL
RA International is a public remote-site services provider delivering integrated facilities management, construction, and supply chain solutions to UN agencies, Western governments, and commercial clients across Africa and the Middle East.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
RA INTERNATIONAL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RA INTERNATIONAL
- Legal name
- RA International FZCO
- Website
- https://rainternationalservices.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- RA International is a public remote-site services provider delivering integrated facilities management, construction, and supply chain solutions to UN agencies, Western governments, and commercial clients across Africa and the Middle East.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RA INTERNATIONAL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Remote Site Services
- NAICS
- Facilities Support Services (5612), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Services (8741)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Temporary Housing & Serviced Accommodation Coordination (HSAKACAG)
Keywords
Where RA INTERNATIONAL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices3 records
Markets served
RA INTERNATIONAL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Integrated Facilities Management Services: Recurring facilities management services including camp operations, catering, cleaning, laundry, pest control, waste management, and ground maintenance for remote site operations.
- Construction Services: Construction and design of buildings, roads, and infrastructure for remote and challenging environments. Includes civil construction (roads, bridges, helipads), general construction (permanent and temporary structures), and infrastructure development.
- Supply Chain Services: Comprehensive supply chain solutions including warehousing, inventory control, international and local procurement, delivery by air/road/sea, last mile logistics, and goods consolidation for remote site operations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
RA INTERNATIONAL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RA International provides integrated remote site services for organizations operating in remote, conflict-affected, or challenging environments across Africa and the Middle East. Its core offerings span three service verticals: Integrated Facilities Management (camp operations, catering, cleaning, laundry, pest control, waste management, ground maintenance), Construction (civil and general building works for permanent and temporary structures, roads, bridges, helipads), and Supply Chain (procurement, warehousing, multi-modal delivery, last-mile logistics). The company serves UN agencies, western governments, and commercial clients such as mining, oil and gas, and telecommunications firms.
Product overview
RA International is a services company (not a software/SaaS platform) providing remote site construction and support services across Africa and the Middle East. The company operates three core service verticals: Integrated Facilities Management (camp operations, catering, cleaning, laundry, pest control, waste management), Construction (civil and general building works for permanent/temporary structures), and Supply Chain (procurement, logistics, last-mile delivery). Supporting offerings include The Kiwano Hotel accommodation at Mogadishu airport, Pest and Vector Control services, and Gaia Biomaterials sustainable packaging through a distribution partnership. The company serves humanitarian, government, and commercial clients including UN agencies and multinational corporations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- The Kiwano Hotel: Hotel accommodation inside RA base camp at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, offering single-occupancy rooms with Over Head Protection structures approved by UNDSS
- Gaia Biomaterials
Products and services
- Integrated Facilities Management Comprehensive facilities management services for remote site operations, including camp management, food supply and catering, cleaning, laundry, pest and vector control, waste management, and ground maintenance. The service is delivered to UN agencies, western governments, and multinational corporations operating in remote and challenging environments.
- Construction Civil and general construction services for permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary facilities in remote and challenging environments, including roads, bridges, helipads, runways, drainage systems, and structural buildings for governmental, humanitarian, and commercial clients.
- Supply Chain End-to-end supply chain solutions covering warehousing, inventory control, international and local procurement, multi-modal delivery by air, road, and sea, last-mile logistics, and goods consolidation to support remote site operations under challenging logistics conditions.
- The Kiwano Hotel Hotel accommodation inside RA base camp at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, featuring three camp options (Marula, Baobab, Cotton) with Over Head Protection structures, conference facilities, dining, and leisure services for UN personnel, government staff, and corporate travelers operating in Somalia.
- Pest and Vector Control Evidence-based Integrated Vector Management service for remote sites using targeted methods including structural maintenance, sanitation, pest population monitoring, mechanical and biological controls, and WHOPES-approved chemicals. Used by clients in tropical and remote environments to safeguard staff health.
- Gaia Biomaterials (Biodolomer) Distribution RA International serves as the official distributor of Gaia Biomaterials' Biodolomer in the GCC region. Biodolomer is a fully compostable, microplastic-free material certified in the EU and USA, offered as a sustainable packaging alternative to conventional plastics for clients in the GCC market.
Quantifiable outcome
- Rapid mobilization capability: advance team can be on site within 72 hours
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use RA INTERNATIONAL
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
RA INTERNATIONAL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
RA INTERNATIONAL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Gaia BiomaterialscoreRA International serves as the official distributor of Gaia Biomaterials in the GCC region. Gaia produces Biodolomer®, a fully compostable material that provides a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. This partnership enables RA to offer sustainable packaging solutions to clients in the GCC market, supporting sustainability goals with compostable alternatives to conventional plastic.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
RA INTERNATIONAL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fluor Corporation: Major US-listed EPC and government services contractor whose Mission Solutions business provides operations, maintenance, and life support for US and allied government clients in remote and conflict-affected regions, competing on similar large tenders.
- Amentum: Major US government services contractor (formed from AECOM Management Services and Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions) delivering base operations, life support, and logistics to US and allied government clients, including in Africa and the Middle East, competing on similar tenders.
- AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting and government services firm with significant base operations and facilities management exposure for US and allied governments, including remote and contingency operations, competing on similar large-scale framework agreements.
- Compass Group: Largest global contract food services and support services group, including through its ESS and Eurest brands that serve remote sites, energy, and government/defense clients — directly comparable to RA's catering and remote site support services.
- KBR, Inc. Large US-listed government services and defense contractor providing base operations, life support, and logistics for military and government clients in remote and conflict zones, directly competing for the same UN and Western government framework agreements that RA targets.
- Sodexo: Global facilities management and food services company with a dedicated Energy & Resources segment serving remote sites, directly comparable to RA's IFM offering (catering, cleaning, camp operations) for industrial and government clients.
Direct peers
- Aggreko: Global provider of temporary power, temperature control, and energy services to remote sites and events; supplies modular infrastructure to mining, oil & gas, and government customers in similar remote operating environments to RA.
- Target Hospitality: US-listed provider of remote workforce accommodations and integrated services to energy, government, and construction customers, with comparable modular camp, catering, and facilities management offering for remote operations.
- Vinnell Arabia: US-affiliated defense contractor providing military training, base operations, and life support services across the Middle East, directly comparable to RA's base operations and life support work for Western government and military customers in the region.
- Civeo Corporation: Provider of remote workforce accommodations, catering, and hospitality services to oil, gas, and mining customers in remote locations, directly comparable in the camp operations, catering, and integrated facilities management core of RA's business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
RA INTERNATIONAL social profiles
Digital presenceRA INTERNATIONAL compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
RA INTERNATIONAL financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
RA INTERNATIONAL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
RA INTERNATIONAL subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
RA INTERNATIONAL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RA INTERNATIONAL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RA INTERNATIONAL
What does RA INTERNATIONAL do?
RA International provides integrated remote site services for organizations operating in remote, conflict-affected, or challenging environments across Africa and the Middle East. Its core offerings span three service verticals: Integrated Facilities Management (camp operations, catering, cleaning, laundry, pest control, waste management, ground maintenance), Construction (civil and general building works for permanent and temporary structures, roads, bridges, helipads), and Supply Chain (procurement, warehousing, multi-modal delivery, last-mile logistics). The company serves UN agencies, western governments, and commercial clients such as mining, oil and gas, and telecommunications firms.
Is RA INTERNATIONAL a public or private company?
RA INTERNATIONAL is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was RA INTERNATIONAL founded?
RA INTERNATIONAL was founded in 2004. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is RA INTERNATIONAL based?
RA INTERNATIONAL is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does RA INTERNATIONAL make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Integrated Facilities Management Services are the primary driver. The others are construction Services and supply Chain Services.
Who are RA INTERNATIONAL's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fluor Corporation, Amentum, AECOM, Compass Group, KBR, Inc. and Sodexo. Direct peers are Aggreko, Target Hospitality, Vinnell Arabia and Civeo Corporation.
Does RA INTERNATIONAL have an API?
No public API is recorded for RA INTERNATIONAL.
What industry is RA INTERNATIONAL in?
RA INTERNATIONAL's product category is Remote Site Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAKACAG, Temporary Housing & Serviced Accommodation Coordination. Its NAICS code is 5612 and its SIC code is 8744.