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Ras Al Khaimah is the northern most emirate of the UAE. The Ruler
since 1948 has been H.H. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi .
Ras Al Khaimah's history extends into antiquity. Archeological excavations reveal
that a settlement with an advanced civilization that carried on trade with the
Indian sub-continent existed in this region. Later historical records cite that
the town of Ras Al Khaimah , then known as Julfar,
belonged to early Muslim Caliphs. In the 18th century, after the invasions of
the Persians, Portugese and the Dutch, it finally became a part of the Al Qawasim
State. It was also once the center of the naval strength of the southern Gulf
states.
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