Who was the Ruler of Dubai from 1958 to 1990 and the first vice president of the United Arab Emirates?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum
- Step 1: Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was the ruler of Dubai from 1958 to 1990 and the first vice president and second prime minister of the United Arab Emirates. Answer: Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Port Rashid opened in 1972 and the 66-berth Jebel Ali Port in 1983. Why not the others: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum don't fit.
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