Who is Sheikh Maktoum Bin Butti?
Who is Sheikh Maktoum Bin Butti?
Maktoum bin Butti (Arabic مكتوم بن بطي) was the joint founder and first ruler of Dubai, today one of the United Arab Emirates, alongside Obeid bin Said bin Rashid, with whom he led a migration of the Al Bu Falasah from Abu Dhabi, seceding from the Bani Yas.
Who was the first ruler of Dubai?
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
| His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office 9 December 1971 | |
| President | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1971–2004) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2004–2022) Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2022–present) |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Ruler of Dubai |
In which year did Maktoum Bin Butti of the Bani Yas tribe lead his people to settle at the mouth of Dubai Creek?
1833
A milestone year in Dubai’s history, Maktoum bin Butti of the Bani Yas tribe led his people to the Shindagha Peninsula at the mouth of Dubai Creek in 1833. He settled there and declared the town’s independence from Abu Dhabi.
How much is Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum worth?
$4 billion
List of royalty by net worth
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | $4 billion |
| 8 | Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg | $4 billion |
| 9 | Juan Carlos I | $2.3 billion — $2 billion |
| 10 | Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani | $2.1 billion — $1.2 billion |
When did Sheikh Zayed become ruler of Abu Dhabi?
He was also the ruler of Abu Dhabi for more than 30 years (6 August 1966 – 2 November 2004). He replaced his older brother Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan as the ruler of Abu Dhabi in 6 August 1966 after Shakhbut was deposed through a bloodless coup by members of the ruling family with British support.
Who was the founder of Bani Yas tribe?
Yas Bin Amer
The Bani Yas is one of the most highly regarded tribes of Southern Arabia. Its origin can be traced back to Yas Bin Amer, whose tribe came from the tribe of Nizar bin Mayid bin Adnan.
Who is the richest prince?
Vajiralongkorn
List of royalty by net worth
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vajiralongkorn | $43 billion — $30 billion |
| 2 | Hassanal Bolkiah | $28 billion — $20 billion |
| 3 | Salman of Saudi Arabia | $18 billion |
| 4 | Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan | $15.0 billion |
