Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi


Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi :ar:راشد عبد الله النعيمي|راشد عبدالله النعيمي is the former foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates.

Early life and education

Nuaimi is a member of the ruling family of Ajman, Al Nuaimi. He holds a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, which he received from the University of Cairo in 1967.

Career

Nuaimi started his career at the department of oil and industrial affairs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Then he joined the Emirati ministry of foreign affairs and until 1975, he worked there in various capacities. In 1975, he was named as the director of political affairs department at the foreign ministry. In 1976, he became undersecretary for foreign affairs. He served as the minister of state for foreign affairs from 1977 to 1990. Hamdan bin Zayed succeeded him in the post.