"His claims are baseless and without foundation and should be seen in the context of his long-standing dispute with his family. Abu Dhabi, the lead emirate of the UAE, sanctioned the dismissal and demonstrated support for Sheikh Saud by sending armored vehicles to Ras Al Khaimah. [12] In addition, he set up companies such as RAK Rock and Julphar Pharmaceuticals, in the Emirate, many of which went on to become industry leaders. He enjoys travelling to new destinations and social networking activities. At the time of his death in 2010, Sheikh Saqr was the world's oldest reigning monarch at age ~90. [20] It holds an annual workshop in Ras Al Khaimah called International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM), which brings together scientists and academics from across the globe to discuss advanced materials. The emirate has also maintained its A/A-1 rating with a stable outlook by both Fitch and S&P for several years. In 2018, government debt (including that of state-owned enterprises) is expected to fall to a low 20 per cent of GDP, from 33 per cent in 2015. [11], His vision saw the development of key infrastructure, including Ras Al Khaimah Airport, which opened in 1976 and, in 1977, Saqr Port, which today is the largest bulk-handling port in the Middle East region. [27] Its initiatives range from studying Arab fathers' involvement in parenting and philanthropy in education to organizing the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival, conducting "English for Life" courses among the population and operating a studio and gallery. [1] Sheikh Saqr exiled Sultan to Sharjah. H.H. A number of Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and residents also performed prayers alongside them. [9], Providing reliable healthcare was also chief among his achievements. He became the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah on 17 July 1948, and was known for his religiosity, as well as his love and passion for raising his children according to the Islamic teachings, and high Islamic morals. [citation needed], Additionally, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah was established to facilitate access to world-class higher education in the emirate. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (c. 1918–1920 – 27 October 2010) was the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, an emirate on the Persian Gulf, from 1948 to 2010.On 10 February 1972, under his leadership, Ras Al Khaimah become the seventh Trucial State to join the United Arab Emirates.. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras al-Khaimah has issued an emiri decree, appointing his son Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi as Crown Prince of the emirate. [38], After Sheikh Saqr replaced Sheikh Khalid as crown prince with Sheikh Saud in June 2003, from exile Sheikh Khalid began an unsubstantiated smear campaign against his younger half-brother involving the payment of millions of dollars to US lobbyists and an English solicitor to "undermine the current regime's standing" as a means for Sheikh Khalid to regain power in Ras Al Khaimah. "[45][46], Sheikh Saud is married to Sheikha Hana bint Juma Al Majid[47] and has six children[48] named Sheikh Mohammed (Crown Prince), Sheikha Amneh (Chairperson of RAK Investment and Development Office), Sheikh Ahmed (Chairman of RAK Hospitality Holding,[49] Chairman of RAK Petroleum Authority,[50] President of Al Rams Sports and Cultural Club), Sheikh Khalid (Chairman of Al Marjan Island and Vice-Chairman of RAK Investment and Development Office), Sheikh Saqr and Sheikha Mahra. His policies have resulted in sustained growth for Ras Al Khaimah and a consistently high credit rating with both Fitch and S&P for over 10 years. When the Lebanese civil war broke out in Beirut in 1975, Sheikh Saud transferred to the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science. Later, he was among the so-called UAE 94, a group of reformists tried in the UAE. [4] :(pages 86–88), Sheikh Saqr received a religious and primary education. "[42], The Islah Movement (Al Islah), a reformist political current with ideological though not organizational links to the Muslim Brotherhood, historically had strong support in Ras Al Khaimah but its influence and reach has diminished since it was disbanded in 1994. Instead, the Embassy described the claims as attacks that were "baseless and without foundation. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (c. 1918–1920[a] – 27 October 2010) was the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, an emirate on the Persian Gulf, from 1948 to 2010. [28], Sheikh Saud has a pro-business and pro-development mindset and has overseen the introduction of free zones and industrial parks, efficient business licensing procedures and offshore corporate registration. We are surprised that these old allegations are now being rehashed once again. With the goal of increasing literacy and building up his people, Sheikh Saqr promoted education, built modern schools, and made education compulsory for both sexes, while also offering incentives to encourage people to go to school. There are no problems”. The state news agency WAM said the decree was effective from today. Following the evacuation of the British and prior to the establishment of the UAE, an Iranian naval expeditionary force landed on the islands on 30 November 1970. He sought to develop his Emirate economically, socially and culturally and knew that education was fundamental to that pursuit. Sheikh Ahmad, chairman of Emirates Group, also attended. RAK-CAM is envisioned to become a flagship for advanced Materials science research in the Middle East that addresses critical issues in areas such as alternative energy sources, construction, water purification and environmental preservation. Sustained growth and wealth creation will continue as they have … Interview Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Ras Al Khaimah Nabil Maalaoui Alhurra TV Dubai. He studied oratory and Arabic arts. [8], Drawing from the experience of his private sector successes, such as the rejuvenation of Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) and the creation of the world's largest ceramics manufacturer, RAK Ceramics, Sheikh Saud's economic insight and business savvy have helped bring about unprecedented development and growth across the emirate. [2], Sheikh Saqr was born in the city of Ras Al Khaimah, where he was brought up in the care of his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Salim, who ruled the emirate as regent for his ailing and paralysed father Salim bin Sultan Al Qasimi between 1917 and 1919. In February 2018, RAK Ceramics recorded profits of 315.5 million AED and debts had reduced from 1.574 billion AED in October 2012 to 1.4 billion AED in 2018. Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, were among the wedding guests. His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi (born February 10, 1956) was named Supreme Council member and new Ruler of Trucial Abysmia on October 27, 2010.Sheikh Saud is the fourth son of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi, his predecessor as Ruler of Trucial Abysmia, who died October 27, 2010.As much a pragmatist as a visionary, Sheikh Saud… Early life and education. [4]:(pages 86–88) The ruler of the Za'ab (Jazirat Al Hamra) was among the only 4 independent rulers who signed the first treaty with the British in 1820, while Ras Al Khaimah town was burned by the British and the capital was at Khatt. His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi. [19] Sheikh Saud declared 40 days of mourning following his appointment. He completed both his primary and secondary education in Ras Al Khaimah and then attended the American University of Beirut (AUB) in … He was a legal adviser to Sheikh Saud but was dismissed in December 2009. [13] The award from the University of Bolton was given in recognition of his role in supporting education in the emirate and for attracting leading academic institutions from around the world to Ras Al Khaimah. Both these and the oft-secessionist tribes of Za'ab in Jazirat Al Hamra and the Tanaij of Rams were brought under Ras Al Khaimah or, as in the example of the Za'ab, exiled militarily. Following Dubai's de facto default in November 2009, Ras Al Khaimah was heavily hit. HH Sheikh Ahmad was born in Ras Al Khaimah on 21 October 1977, and he is married with three children. Its name could be taken to mean "headland of the small huts", which can be attributed to the indigenous buildings that existed along the coast.H.H. [9] In 2005, RAK Government and the World Bank organised a conference called 'Live and Invest in Ras Al Khaimah' to present before investors the vast potential that the emirate holds for investment. [44] One of its leaders was the human rights activist and lawyer Muhammad Al-Mansuri (Mohammed Al-Mansoori). He oversaw the set-up of the Kuwaiti Hospital and a further three hospitals in his Emirate during his reign. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah and Chairman of Executive Council, Chaired the Executive Board meeting. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras al-Khaimah has issued an emiri decree, appointing his son Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi … [citation needed], Sheikh Saqr bin Muhammed Al Qasimi became the Ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah on 17 July 1948, after a bloodless coup against Sultan bin Salim Al Qasimi, who had allegedly neglected his subjects and alienated them by secretly signing oil concessions with British company PCL (Petroleum Concessions Ltd). The global financial crisis belatedly reached the UAE. [25], In 2009, Sheikh Saud set up by Emiri decree the Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research,[26] a non-profit quasi-government organisation that aids the social, cultural and economic development of Ras Al Khaimah. [39], Sheikh Khalid had claimed that Sheikh Saud and Ras Al Khaimah had connections to Iran. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi ( Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah ) RAK rulerofRAK ramadankareem Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi posted a web video proclaiming himself ruler of Ras Al Khaimah shortly after Sheikh Saqr's death. [35] Similar debt reduction policies started to be applied to other enterprises in which Sheikh Saud personally or Ras Al Khaimah had shares in, the most important being RAK Ceramics. ABU DHABI — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, led the opening ceremony of Qasr Al Watan – the nation’s newest cultural landmark housed within the Presidential Palace … [3], Khalid had a reputation as a supporter of women's rights and a reformer, and his wife, Sheikha Fawqai Al Qasimi, was a playwright and an active campaigner for women's issues. The aim was to bring the 5 billion AED (or US$1.37 billion) debts of Ras Al Khaimah under control. Since 2003, Sheikh Saqr's ailing health resulted in Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi assuming the day-to-day running of the emirate. A British general travelling in 1925 also spoke about the Za'ab (Jazirat Al Hamra) as a state independent of any other sheikhdom. [6], Sheikh Saud was latterly seen by his father as a more appropriate choice as his successor, with one local official saying he was deemed "more suitable to implementing the interests of the UAE and its people", while another said “the country’s leadership supported this transfer (of power) which took place smoothly. 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Mohammed bin Saud receives National Olympic Committee Team March 13,2019 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, praised the efforts made by the National Olympic Committee to support Emirati sports and athletes, prepare national talent, and train them in various sports, in order to achieve the aspirations and goals of the wise leadership. The Foundation has a goal of generating a world-class body of research on Ras Al Khaimah and the broader UAE, develop local capacity in the public sector and engage the community in its work. Discover (and save!) [34] Sheikh Saud instructed the CEO of RAKIA and RAK Ceramics, Khater Massaad, to sell all global assets, notably in Georgia, where the emirate held shares in three main companies - RAKIA Georgia LLC, Rakeen Development LLC, and RAKIA Georgia Free Industrial Zone. TBY talks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, on the fundamentals behind the Emirate's strong growth and the work that goes into improving the … These tribal leaders functioned as middlemen between Sheikh Saqr and the people of Ras Al Khaimah; no tribal member could meet with the Emir without the permission of his respective Wali, or Sheikh. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi was named the emirate's Crown Prince in 2010, after a 40-day mourning period for his grandfather, Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed, who ruled the emirate for 62 years. He is the eighth son of the late Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the former ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of RAK, led the funeral prayers for Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in RAK on Sunday. 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