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Ras Al Khaimah · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone in Ras Al Khaimah
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone was announced in April 2017 by merging the investment authority and the free trade zone, so many industrial tenants now sit under one authority. Hazardous-area work is smaller in scale than in Abu Dhabi and arises mainly from fuel gas, solvents and dust. This page explains what to look for in an IECEx mobile phone for Ras Al Khaimah, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereRas Al Khaimah
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Ras Al Khaimah: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Ras Al Khaimah
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Ras Al Khaimah: Port fuel and bulk-cargo handling, Pharmaceutical solvent areas, Kiln fuel gas supply and powder handling (Zone 21) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Ras Al Khaimah
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Ras Al Khaimah. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- RAK Gas
- RAK Ports
- RAK Ceramics
- Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar)
Classified areas to expect
- Port fuel and bulk-cargo handling
- Pharmaceutical solvent areas
- Kiln fuel gas supply and powder handling (Zone 21)
- Gas distribution networks
Local conditions · Ras Al Khaimah
Site conditions at Ras Al Khaimah: what wears and what limits equipment
Climate
Extreme heat and humidity; the highest wet-bulb temperature on record from a reputable weather station, 36.3 degrees C, was measured at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Field notes · Ras Al Khaimah
More about Ras Al Khaimah that matters for portable equipment
Ras Al Khaimah: infrastructure
RAKEZ's Al Ghail, Al Hamra and Al Hulaila industrial zones are used for manufacturing, processing and storage, so the emirate's industrial work is spread over several estates.
Ras Al Khaimah: industry on the ground
RAK Ceramics, headquartered in the city, produces about 123 million square metres of tiles and 5 million pieces of sanitaryware a year with around 12,000 employees, so kilns and powder handling are major activities.
Ras Al Khaimah: rules and approvals
UAE mobile phones need type approval from the federal regulator, which accepts European documents; certificates are renewed every three years and a valid supplier register is needed.
Ras Al Khaimah: industry on the ground
RAKEZ is reported to support more than 50 sectors, so hazard profiles range from food and chemicals to metals and building materials rather than one dominant process.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Ras Al Khaimah. RAK Ports and RAKEZ draw international shippers, contractors and tenants. An IECEx certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions gives them a shared international reference. For the IS-04Z1, IECEx certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Ras Al Khaimah
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Ras Al Khaimah
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Ras Al Khaimah today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an IECEx mobile phone in Ras Al Khaimah cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
Which areas at Ras Al Khaimah would use it?
Likely candidates are port fuel and bulk-cargo handling, pharmaceutical solvent areas, kiln fuel gas supply and powder handling (zone 21), gas distribution networks. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
Which industrial estates are used in Ras Al Khaimah?
RAKEZ manages the Al Ghail, Al Hamra and Al Hulaila industrial zones for manufacturing, processing and storage, among other areas. Individual tenants still run their own safety procedures, so confirm site entry and device requirements with the specific company.
Is Ras Al Khaimah a big hazardous-area market?
Smaller than Abu Dhabi. Classified areas arise mainly from fuel gas for kilns and boilers, solvents in factories and gas networks, spread over several industrial estates. Each tenant sets its own rules, so identify the specific factory and ask its HSE team.
How does extreme humidity in Ras Al Khaimah matter for handhelds?
The region has extreme heat and humidity, with one of the highest wet-bulb temperatures in the Middle East. The IS-04Z1 is designed to IP68 and has a 4,000 mAh battery, but heat limits have not been published. Ask for the datasheet and plan outdoor tasks accordingly.
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Enquiry · Ras Al Khaimah
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Ras Al Khaimah
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Ras Al Khaimah?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.