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 house | Al Bu Kharaiban |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Founded | 1816 |
| Founder | Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi |
| Current head | Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III |
| Titles | Emir 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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