Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mualla ()‎ (1932 – January 2, 2009) was the ruler or head of state of Umm Al Quwain from 1981 to 2009. His reign commenced when he succeeded his father, Sheikh Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mualla on February 21, 1981. He died on January 2, 2009, in London. A week-long national mourning was declared, and flags flew at half staff during that period. His son Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla succeeding his father, became the ruler of Umm Al Quwain on January 2, 2009. References 1932 births 2009 deaths Sheikhs of Umm Al Quwain History of the United Arab Emirates 20th-century Emirati people