2006-11-24 21:41:51 · 6 answers · asked by camote 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ United Arab Emirates
An Emir is the name given to the royal figure of a muslim state/ country. Its basiacally like a king but, he's just a little bit more supreme. He is also a religious leader & he's looked upon for guidance.
2006-11-26 11:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mama's Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
courtesy of google..
Emir (also sometimes rendered as Amir or Ameer, Arabic commander) is a title of nobility historically used in Islamic nations of the Middle East and North Africa. Originally it was a title of honor given to descendants of Muhammad via his daughter Fatima Zahra. Centuries after the time of Muhammad it became used in a wider range of contexts, such as the title used by chieftains of Bedouins of Arabia and by nobles and officials of the Ottoman Empire.
Note: I think some arab country rulers use it cause they really arent royalty, but want a good sounding title nontheless.. haha!
2006-11-25 05:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an Arabic word also known as Amir, means the Ruler or President of a country.
2006-11-25 06:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by Zain 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Head of State, usually.
2006-11-25 05:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, is all what those people called it except it is not president but a something like king that oversee the people in his juridiction or that are under him.
2006-11-25 07:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by phemmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a prince
2006-11-25 09:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by حلاَمبرا hallambra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋