Issue 1000, 23 September, 2015

Ras Al-Khaimah: Al Qasimi family tree

Following the death in 2010 of Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, who had ruled the emirate since 1948, the Al-Qasimi of Ras Al- haimah (RAK) have apparently united around his successor Sheikh Saud, in a leadership where the family dominates most key positions.