Who is the ruler of Emirates?
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Who is the ruler of Emirates?
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
| His Highness Khalifa Al Nahyan | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Preceded by | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
| Ruler of Abu Dhabi | |
| Incumbent |
Who are the seven ruling families in Dubai?
The seven Emirates are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain and they are controlled by the ruling families of Al Nahyan, Al Maktoum, Al Nuaimi, Al Sharqi, Al Qasimi and Al Mualla.
Who are the rulers of Dubai?
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The current ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE.
Does UAE have a king?
Administratively, the UAE is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruler. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was president of the UAE from its foundation until his death on November 2, 2004. His oldest son, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the current president.
Who were the first rulers of the UAE?
7 Founding Sheikhs of the UAE and their achievements
- SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN (1918-2004)
- SHEIKH RASHID BIN SAEED AL MAKTOUM (1912-1990)
- SHEIKH KHALID BIN MOHAMMED AL QASIMI (1927-1972)
- SHEIKH RASHID BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI (1902-1981)
- SHEIKH AHMED BIN RASHID AL MUALLA(1902-1981)
The Nahyan (branch of the House of Al Falahi) are the ruling family of Abu Dhabi. The Maktoum (branch of the House of Al Falasi) are the ruling family of Dubai. The Al Qasimi (also spelled Al Qassimi) families rule two of the seven emirates: Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The Al Nuaimi are the ruling family of Ajman.
Who is the ruler of Sharjah?
Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is a member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, the Ruler of Sharjah, and President of American University of Sharjah. His Highness became the Ruler of Sharjah and its dependencies and a member of the Supreme Council in 1972.
How many wives does Prince of Dubai have?
Sheikh Mohammed has had at least six wives.