Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi
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Ajmān, or Ujman is the smallest member state of the United Arab Emirates,
with an area of just 260 square kilometres. Its capital is Ajmān.
Located along the Persian Gulf, it also controls Masfut and Manama, two
small, inland enclaves that are primarily agricultural. The population of
approximately 235,000 is located mainly in the capital, Ajmān. The population
was only 36,100 in 1980 but grew considerably in recent years, due to an influx
of people from the neighboring emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, and other
countries.
It is presently ruled by Emir Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. The Crown
prince of the Emirate is Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. His directions have
led to massive development and a construction boom in Ajman in the recent
years.
History of the Ajmān
On 8 January 1820, Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi signed the General
Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks
out. Like four of its neighbours, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm
al-Qaiwain, its position on the route to India made it important enough to be
recognized as a salute state (be it of the lowest class: 3 guns).
On 2 December 1971, Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi joined the United Arab
Emirates.
with an area of just 260 square kilometres. Its capital is Ajmān.
Located along the Persian Gulf, it also controls Masfut and Manama, two
small, inland enclaves that are primarily agricultural. The population of
approximately 235,000 is located mainly in the capital, Ajmān. The population
was only 36,100 in 1980 but grew considerably in recent years, due to an influx
of people from the neighboring emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, and other
countries.
It is presently ruled by Emir Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. The Crown
prince of the Emirate is Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. His directions have
led to massive development and a construction boom in Ajman in the recent
years.
History of the Ajmān
On 8 January 1820, Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi signed the General
Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks
out. Like four of its neighbours, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm
al-Qaiwain, its position on the route to India made it important enough to be
recognized as a salute state (be it of the lowest class: 3 guns).
On 2 December 1971, Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi joined the United Arab
Emirates.