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Exiled crown prince Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr al-Qasimi returns to Ras al-Khaimah to reclaim 'birthright' from half-brother
Death of Gulf emirate ruler Sheikh Saqr prompts fight over succession Robert Booth 2010
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For this reason, many observers believe that Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi will prevail.
Death of Gulf emirate ruler Sheikh Saqr prompts fight over succession Robert Booth 2010
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The United Arab Emirates said Sheik Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi assumed the title of ruler of Ras al Khaimah, one of seven semiautonomous emirates that make up the U.A.E., shortly after the government announced the death of his father, Sheik Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.
Ruler of U.A.E.'s Ras al Khaimah Emirate Dies Chip Cummins 2010
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In recent years, Sheik Khaled bin Saqr Al Qasimi has waged a high-profile campaign to be reinstated, hiring Washington lawyers, public-relations firms and private investigators to discredit Sheik Saud.
Ruler of U.A.E.'s Ras al Khaimah Emirate Dies Chip Cummins 2010
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The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a statement of condolence through the state news agency WAM, which stated that Sheikh Khalid's younger half-brother, the crown prince Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi, has succeeded as ruler.
Death of Gulf emirate ruler Sheikh Saqr prompts fight over succession Robert Booth 2010
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Immediately after the 92-year-old sheikh died at dawn, his eldest son, the exiled crown prince, Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr al-Qasimi, re-entered the kingdom and went to the presidential palace in a bid to reclaim what he believes is his birthright from his younger half-brother, who has claimed the crown.
Death of Gulf emirate ruler Sheikh Saqr prompts fight over succession Robert Booth 2010
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The caption incorrectly identified him as Sheik Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the new ruler.
Corrections 2010
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The late Sheik Saqr, at least 90 years old, was the scion of a tribe dominant here since the late 18th century.
Ruler of U.A.E.'s Ras al Khaimah Emirate Dies Chip Cummins 2010
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Sheik Saqr had long been ill, and Sheik Saud, who is in his mid-50s, has in effect run the emirate for the better part of a decade as crown prince.
Ruler of U.A.E.'s Ras al Khaimah Emirate Dies Chip Cummins 2010
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AFP/Getty Images Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed al-Qasimi, in a file photo from April 4, 2003.
Ruler of U.A.E.'s Ras al Khaimah Emirate Dies Chip Cummins 2010
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