Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III (; born 1931) is the tenth ruler of the Emirate of Ajman and a member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates. Humaid bin Rashid succeeded his father Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi III on 6 September 1981. He previously served as deputy ruler since 1960.

Early life and family Humaid bin Rashid received his early education in Dubai in the 1940s and 1950s and later went to Cairo for further studies. In the early 1970s he became active in the affairs of state, as Ajman joined the United Arab Emirates in December 1971 and he was required to act as the deputy ruler. He belongs to the Al Na'im tribe.

His sister was the late Sheikha Fatima bint Rashid Al Nuaimi, who died on 14 December 2014. Her only son is the ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi.

One of the spouses of Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi is Sheikha Fatima bint Zayed bin Saqr Al Nahyan. His child from this marriage is Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

Emiri decrees in Ajman

Al Nuaimi issued on 11 September 2021 Emiri Decree No. 9, establishing the Protocol and Hospitality Department in the Emirate of Ajman. The decree includes 15 articles after the definitions, and the department will be located in the Emiri Court. Under the decree, the newly-establishment department reports directly to his son, Crown Prince Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. He also helps his country with education.

Honors and awards Honorary PhD in Law from University of Bedfordshire (2009) Honorary PhD in Philosophy from the International Islamic University (2011) Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance (2011)