Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi
| Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
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In office 1990–2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Alma mater | Cairo University |
Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi 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.[1] He holds a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, which he received from the University of Cairo in 1967.[2]
Career
Nuaimi started his career at the department of oil and industrial affairs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.[2] Then he joined the Emirati ministry of foreign affairs and until 1975, he worked there in various capacities.[2] In 1975, he was named as the director of political affairs department at the foreign ministry.[2] In 1976, he became undersecretary for foreign affairs. He served as the minister of state for foreign affairs from 1977 to 1990.[2] Hamdan bin Zayed succeeded him in the post.[1]