House of Al-Falasi

House of Al Falasi
بيت الفلاسي

Coat of arms of Dubai
Country United Arab Emirates
Estates Zabeel Palace
Titles
Style(s) His/Her Highness
Founded 1833 (1833)
Founder Al Maktoum
Ethnicity Emirati
Cadet branches

The House of Al Falasi (Arabic: بيت الفلاسي‎‎) is associated with the history of the ruling royal family of Dubai.

History

The Al Maktoum family descends from the Al Bu Falasah (now known as Al-Falasi) section of the Bani Yas, a tribal federation that has been the dominant power throughout most of what is now the United Arab Emirates.[1] In 1833, a large, influential group of the Bani Yas moved to Dubai under the leadership of Maktoum bin Butti bin Sohal. The Al Maktoum family, a part of the Al Bu Falasah section of the Bani Yas, continues to rule Dubai to this day.[2]

During the early days of 1894, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum (Ruler from 1912-1958) convinced merchants from India and Iran to stay in the city; thus assuring zero taxation. A more modern cosmopolitan city as well as a business friendly orientation was later established, which is what Dubai is now known for.[3] By the 1930's the population of Dubai nearly reached 20,000, where a quarter of those were Expatriates. However problems formed, in the 1950's the Dubai Creek began to slowly crack due to the escalating number of ships that occupied it. The late Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum had an ambitious vision to dredge the waterway; the pivotal move resulted in an increase volume of Cargo handling in Dubai. Ultimately, reinforcing and restrengthening Dubai's position as a re-export hub and larger trading. [4]

Evolution of oil

The old Dubai was slowly diminishing until 1966 when oil was founded in the Fateh Oil Field. At diverse times making a living out of strong trades in gold and pearls which was often exported as well as other commercial activities and serving major regional hub. [5] The first tank of oil was exported from Fateh Oil Field on the 22 September 1969, therefore allowing Dubai to finance its developments and later evolve into modern history through various projects brand new to the Middle East region and the Persian Gulf.

Old Dubai, Old District of Al Bastakiya

Dubai successfully loaded its 2500 tanker offshore in February 1986 and by 1988 the progressive production had exceeded 2 billion barrels of oil. The category of Giant oil and gas fields classification involved containing Dubai's Petroleum two principal fields; Fateh Oil Field and South-West Fateh Oil Field. The 1990s proved to be another prosperous year in Dubai's Petroleum Establishment, as the greater section of the Reservoir could be accessed due to the company's initial horizontal well drilled. The Government of Dubai owned Emirates National Oil Company from 1999 following a fully owned subsidiary. [6]

Timeline of Rulers of Dubai

Sheikh Rashid II
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid
Sheikh Saeed with his brother Sheikh Juma
Sheikh Mohammed, Current Ruler of Dubai

Members of Al Falasi

Sheikh Mohammed with his sons
Sheikh Saeed the Olympic athlete receiving a trophy from Her Majesty the Queen
Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan

Family tree

Coat of arms

The coats of arms of the House of Al Falasi is simply described as إمارة دبي, i.e., Emirate of Dubai which is represented by a Falcon (The National bird of the UAE).

Part of a series on the
History of Dubai

References

  1. ↑ "Bani Yas". Archived from the original on 14 March 2006.
  2. ↑ "Al Maktoum: Rulers of Dubai". Archived from the original on 5 January 2007.
  3. ↑ "Dubai past and present". Check date values in: |archive-date= (help)
  4. ↑ "Dubai's History". Check date values in: |archive-date= (help)
  5. ↑ "Dubai past and present". Check date values in: |archive-date= (help)
  6. ↑ "Leading Dubai's Petroleum Industry". Check date values in: |archive-date= (help)
  7. ↑ Arab Decision website information.
  8. ↑ "Jamal Mohammed Matar Al-Hai". 4-Traders. Surperformance. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
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