Sharjah | United Arab Emirates, Map, & Facts | Britannica
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WebSharjah, constituent emirate of the United Arab Emirates, ruled by the Qasimi family, which also rules the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah. As the family arose as a maritime power in the 18th century, the port of Sharjah became a strategic and commercial center of the Persian Gulf before coming under British protection.
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