Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mualla (Arabic: الشيخ راشد بن احمد المعلا) (1932 – 2 January 2009) was the ruler or head of state of Umm Al Quwain from 1981 to 2009. His reign commenced when he succeeded his father, Sheikh Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mualla on 21 February 1981.
| Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mualla II | |
|---|---|
| Sheikh | |
| Ruler of Umm Al Quwain | |
| Reign | 1981–2009 |
| Predecessor | Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mualla |
| Successor | Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla |
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 2 January 2009 London |
| House | Al Mualla |
He died on 2 January 2009, in London. A week-long national mourning was declared, and flags flew at half staff during that period.[1] His son Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla succeeding his father, became the ruler of Umm Al Quwain on 2 January 2009.
References edit
- ^ "Shaikh Mohammad mourns death of Umm Al Quwain ruler". Gulf News. 2 January 2009. Archived from the original on 16 February 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2009.
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