Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الشيخ صقر بن محمد القاسمي |
| Lived | 1918 to 2010 |
| Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah | From 17 July 1948 |
| Joined the Union | 10 February 1972 |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Founders of the Union1
His rule
Sheikh Saqr established security in the emirate and opened many schools, including the first girls' school in Ras Al Khaimah in 1956.1
Joining the Union
When the federation was formed, Sheikh Saqr was concerned about the Greater and Lesser Tunbs, islands of the emirate seized by Iran. He received assurances that the new federal government would continue to claim them, and Ras Al Khaimah joined the UAE on 10 February 1972.1
Sources
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.