Timeline: Key events in life of Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi

February 12, 1948: Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi becomes the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

February 9, 1972: Shaikh Saqr decides to join the Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE Federation

April 15, 1987: He issued directives to build more dams in Wadi Al Gour

November 19, 1987: He inaugurates Ras Al Khaimah National Museum

August 28, 1988: He ordered the Studies and Documents Centre of Ras Al Khaimah to preserve historical manuscripts

November 10, 1988: Shaikh Saqr issued an Emiri decree creating a new Municipal Council to be chaired by Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

October 06, 1992: He inaugurates a heritage museum in Ras Al Khaimah

May 21, 1997: He attends the graduation ceremony of the 7th batch of Islamic Sharia diploma holders

December 1, 1997: He opens the new Dh105 million water desalination plant

May 9, 1998: He inaugurates the Etisalat tower

August 25, 1998: He bans hunting of birds and hares in Ras Al Khaimah

April 27, 1999: He issues a decree to establish of environment protection and industrial development authority in the emirate

April 28, 1999: He inaugurates Julphar II, a pharmaceutical factory specialising in producing antibiotics

July 5, 1999: He issues a decree to formal establishment of Al Ittihad University in Ras Al Khaimah

April 10, 2000: He orders the renovation of all the old houses in the remote Galeelah area at his own expense

May 9, 2000: He issues two laws on the establishment of Ras Al Khaimah Radio and Television Corporation and the creation of a free trade zone

June 14, 2003: Shaikh Saqr appoints Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi as the Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah

October 26, 2004: He sets up the Shaikh Saqr Programme for Governmental Excellence, a new programme would support quality and creativity in the performance of the local departments

November 10, 2004:  He establishes the Ras Al Khaimah Charity Organisation aimed at extending financial support to needy families

March 7, 2005: He issues a decree to establish the RAK Real Estate Co with an initial capital of Dh2 billion

April 13, 2005: He issues a decree to establish the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority

February 13, 2006: Shaikh Saqr issues a decree to setting up the RAK Airways as a national airway with a paid up capital of Dh850 million

February 17, 2006: He grants clearance to Space Adventures Ltd to operate a suborbital vehicle from the emirate

February 18, 2006: He sets up the RAK Education Company (EDRAK), a Dh1.5b education firm invest in “all educational opportunities of all types and at all levels anywhere.”

April 22, 2007: He issues a decree setting up the RAK Transport Authority as an independent public body

February 1, 2008: He issues a decree organising the registration and licensing of travel and tourism companies in the emirate

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