Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III

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In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Nuaimi.
Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III
Arabic: الشيخ حميد بن راشد النعيمي
HouseAl NuaimiFatherRashid bin Humaid III

Arabic: حميد بن راشد النعيمي; born 1931) is an Emirati royal, politician, who serves as the ruler of the Emirate of Ajman and a member of the Federal Supreme Council. He is the 10th ruler of Ajman. Humaid bin Rashid succeeded his late father Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi III
on 6 September 1981. He previously served as deputy ruler since 1960.

In 2019 he ranked 11th on the list of the longest-reigning rulers in the world (if Elizabeth II is counted in many realms),[1] which makes him sixth today.

Early life and family

Humaid bin Rashid received his early education in Dubai in the 1940s and 1950s and later went to Cairo for further studies. In the early 1970s he became active in the affairs of state, as Ajman joined the United Arab Emirates in December 1971 and he was required to act as the deputy ruler. He belongs to the Al Na'im tribe.

His sister was the late Sheikha Fatima bint Rashid Al Nuaimi, who died on 14 December 2014.[2] Her only son is the ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad Al Sharqi.

One of the spouses of Humaid bin Rashid is Sheikha Fatima bint Zayed.[3] His child from this marriage is Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.[3]

His children include:

  • Sheikh
    Crown Prince
    and President of the executive board (born 1969).
  • Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Economic Department.
  • Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Information.
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi IV, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning and Chief of Ajman Club, head of R Holding and the owner of City University College of Ajman, President of UEFA (UAE Football Association)
  • Sheikha Aisha bint Humaid Al Nuaimi
  • Sheikha Fatima bint Humaid Al Nuaimi

Education

Humaid bin Rashid received his early education in Dubai in the 1940s and 1950s and later went to Cairo for further studies.[4]

Emiri Decrees in Ajman

Al Nuaimi issued on 11 September 2021 Emiri Decree No. 9, establishing the Protocol and Hospitality Department in the Emirate of Ajman.[5] The decree includes 15 articles after the definitions, and the department will be located in the Emiri Court.[6] Under the decree, the newly-establishment department will directly report to the Crown Prince of Ajman, Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.[6][5] The department is tasked with providing hospitality for the Ruler of Ajman, the Crown Prince and members of the ruling family, as well as their guests, in accordance with the local and international standards.[5]

In March 2020, he issued Emiri decree No. 6 changing the name of the Central Department for Legal Affairs of the Ajman Government into the “Department of Legal Affairs of Ajman Government.”[5]

Philanthropic Efforts

Al Nuaimi announced in May 2020 sponsoring six Sudanese children after their parents died of COVID-19. He pledged to pay for their living expenses, schooling, and social expenses.[7] He also helps his country with education.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Besides Her Majesty, who are the world's longest reigning monarchs?". Royal Central. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  2. ^ "Ajman Ruler's sister Shaikha Fatima dies". Gulf News. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  3. ^ a b Ruba Haza (26 January 2020). "UAE rulers attend funeral of Sheikha Hamda". The National. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Ajman". Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  5. ^ a b c d "Ajman Ruler establishes 'Protocol and Hospitality Department'". www.sharjah24.ae. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
  6. ^ a b "New government department for hospitality and protocol established in Ajman". gulfnews.com. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
  7. ^ "Ajman ruler lends a helping hand to 6 children orphaned by Covid-19". Arabian Business. 21 May 2020.
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