Ali bin Said vs Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi

Ali bin Said became the fourth sultan of Zanzibar following the death of his brother Khalifa bin Said. His reign began during the height of European colonial competition in East Africa, with Zanzibar already under British influence.

Ali bin Said's government accepted the Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty between Britain and Germany. This treaty defined colonial spheres of influence, with Zanzibar becoming a British protectorate while Germany gained control over mainland Tanganyika.

Ali bin Said formally accepted British protectorate status over Zanzibar. This gave Britain control over Zanzibar's foreign affairs and defense while the sultan retained internal authority, effectively ending Zanzibar's sovereignty.

Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi became the Ruler of Ajman on September 6, 1981, following the death of his father, Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. He is the current ruler and has served as a member of the UAE Supreme Council.

Humaid bin Rashid established the Ajman Free Zone in 1988 to attract foreign businesses and boost the emirate's economy. The free zone offered 100% foreign ownership and tax exemptions, contributing to Ajman's industrial and commercial growth.

Under Ruler Humaid bin Rashid, the Port of Ajman was expanded and modernized to handle increased cargo traffic. The port became a key commercial hub for the emirate, supporting trade and economic diversification.