Sharjah, a 5000-year-old human colony with an oil deposit, has revolutionized the way people live and become one of the wealthiest cities in the world. After Al Qasimi acquired possession of Sharjah in 1727, the city was constantly ruled by a variety of kings. Every emirate has a King or Rulers, and the political structure is different from that of other countries’ constitutions. Sharjah’s current monarch is Sheikh Dr. Sultan III bin Muhammad Al Qasimi.
Years of Reign |
Name |
|---|---|
| 1727c. – 1777 | Sheikh Rashid bin Matar bin Rahma Al Qasimi |
| 1777–1803 | Sheikh Saqr I bin Rashid Al Qasimi |
| 1803–1840 | Sheikh Sultan I bin Saqr Al Qasimi |
| 1840 | Sheikh Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
| 1840–1866 | Sheikh Sultan I bin Saqr Al Qasimi |
| 1866- 1868 (14 April) | Sheikh Khalid, I bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
| 1868(14 April) – 1883 (March)1869-1983 jointly w/next leader | Sheikh Salim bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
| 1869–1871 | Sheikh Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
| 1883(March) – 1914 | Sheikh Saqr II bin Khalid Al Qasimi |
| 1914(13 April) – 1924 (21 November) | Sheikh Khalid II bin Ahmad Al Qasimi |
| 1924(21 November) – 1951 | Sheikh Sultan II bin Saqr Al Qasimi |
| 1951- 1951 (May) | Sheikh Muhammad bin Saqr Al Qasimi |
| 1951(May) – 1965 (24 June) | SheikhSaqr III bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
| 1965(24 June) – 1972 (24 January) | Sheikh Khalid III bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| 1972(25 January) – 1972 | Sheikh Saqr bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| 1972- 1987 (17 June) | Sheikh Dr Sultan III bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| 1987(17 June) – 1987 (23 June) | Sheikh Abd al-`Aziz bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| 1987(23 June) – present | Sheikh Dr Sultan III bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
