The Al Nuaimi people, who moved to the region about 1775, formed Ajman. Ajman’s first recognition as an independent state came in 1820.
Ajman is ruled by H. H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. As the 10th ruler of the emirate of Ajman, he succeeded his late father H. H. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi on 6 September 1981.
The reign of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Al Nuaimi ended for 53 years, from 1928 to 1981.
Sheik Humaid received his first education in Dubai in 1940 before moving to Cairo, Egypt, to further his higher education. Shortly afterwards, he became involved in the political affairs of the emirate and became Deputy Governor of Ajman. He held this position from 1960 to 1981. H. H. is considered the founder of the new emirate Ajman.