as 'Al Mualla'. The tribe originated in Nejd.

Founding Umm Al Quwain

The first known head of the Al Ali when they settled at Umm Al Quwain was Sheikh Rashid bin Majid Al Mualla. Sheikh Rashid was responsible for the construction of Umm Al Quwain Fort in the town in 1768, today home to Umm Al Quwain museum.

The fort and its watchtower were built after the Al Ali tribe moved from the island of

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