Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الشيخ راشد بن حميد النعيمي |
| Lived | 1902 to 1981 |
| Ruler of Ajman | From 1928, the ninth Ruler |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Founders of the Union1
His rule
Sheikh Rashid learned leadership from his father, who had ruled Ajman since 1910, and succeeded him in 1928. Under his rule Ajman became the first emirate to issue its own passports.1
In 1958 he formalised an education system in the emirate, which had relied on volunteer teachers and traditional methods, and in 1967 he established the Ajman Police Department.1
- A science institute
- Civil and Islamic jurisprudence
- Free health care
- An electricity grid and water pipelines
Source: UAE Government Portal: Founders of the Union1
Sources
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.