Al Nuaimi

The Al Nuaimi (Arabic: النعيمي) family is the ruling royal family of Ajman, one of the seven emirates that together comprise the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Al Nuaimi
Parent houseAl Bu Kharaiban
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Founded1816 (1816)
FounderRashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi
Current headHumaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III
TitlesEmir
Sheikh
Style(s)His/Her Highness

The family name is derived from the singular of 'Na'im': the Na'im is a major tribal confederation divided into three sections, the Al Bu Kharaiban, the Khawatir and the Al Bu Shamis (singular Al Shamsi). The Rulers of Ajman are drawn from the Al Bu Kharaiban section.

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