The Al Qasimi rulers of Ras Al Khaimah (capital to 1819) and Sharjah (capital from 1820)

Who are the Qasimi family?

The Al Qasimi rulers of Ras Al Khaimah (capital to 1819) and Sharjah (capital from 1820)

  • Sheikh Rahma bin Matar Al Qasimi (1722–1760)
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Matar Al Qasimi (1760–1777)
  • Sheikh Saqr bin Rashid Al Qasimi (1777–1803)
  • Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi (1803–1808)
  • Sheikh Hassan bin Rahma Al Qasimi (1814–1820)

Who is the Crown Prince of Sharjah?

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi is the Crown Prince and the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah since 1999.

Who was known as Al Qasimi?

Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
Reign 25 January 1972 – present
Predecessor Khalid III bin Muhammad
Heir presumptive Sultan bin Muhammed bin Sultan II bin Saqr
Born 2 July 1939 Sharjah, Trucial States

Who is Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi?

Sheikh Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi (Arabic: الشيخ فيصل بن سلطان بن سالم القاسمي) is a member of the royal house of Al Qasimi who rule the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. He was the first Under Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Chief of staff in Abu Dhabi.

Does the UAE have a royal family?

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.

Who rules Sharjah?

Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
The emirate is an absolute monarchy. It has been ruled by Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi since 1972, except for a six-day period during an attempted coup d’etat by his brother, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi.

How many royal family are there in UAE?

six ruling families
The dynasties of the United Arab Emirates consist of the six ruling families of the seven Emirates. 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.

What family owns Dubai?

The House of Maktoum
The House of Maktoum (Arabic: آل مكتوم Āl Maktūm) is the ruling royal family of the Emirate of Dubai, and one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates.

How old is Sharjah?

Sharjah was historically one of the wealthiest towns in this region with a settlement in existence for over 5000 years.

Why is Sharjah called Smiley?

Sharjah is called ‘the smiling emirate’ for a reason; its main distinguishing feature is friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so every traveler will feel himself a welcome guest.

Who is Bodour Al Qasimi’s husband?

Bodour Al Qasimi is married to Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, who is also a member of Sharjah’s ruling family and was appointed in August 2021 as Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. ^ “Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi”. hheo.ae.

Where is Bodour Al Qasimi in the list of most powerful women?

In 2014, she was ranked at number 34 by Forbes in its list of 200 Most Powerful Arab Women in Family Business. Bodour Al Qasimi is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kalimat Publishing Group, a publisher of children’s books and educational content based in the United Arab Emirates.

Who are the Al Qasimi?

The dynasty claims to be descended from the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Al Qasimi emerged as a maritime power based both in Ras Al Khaimah on the Southern shore of the Persian Gulf and Qishm, Bandar Abbas and Lingeh on the Persian shore in the 18th-century.

Who is Princess Al-Qasimi’s father?

Her father is Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, since 1972 the ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah. In 2014, she was ranked at number 34 by Forbes in its list of 200 Most Powerful Arab Women in Family Business.