emir

On his walls, portraits of Kuwait's emir and crown prince hang alongside a plaque reading: "There is no place like the homeland, and no homeland like Kuwait."

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

The line that set off the frenzy, in its entirety, is: “He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the emir of Qatar.”

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Even the entreaties of Islamic scholars and officials of Islamic countries the world over have not bent the iron will of the emir and his enforcers, especially on the most sensitive issue of education.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Instead the emir offered “to make a contribution to the country,” and give the jet to the U.S. government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

It’s so hot there that swimming pools boil, so one emir built himself an indoor ski resort.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

That same day, Governor Yusuf signed the law and gave the emirs of the abolished emirates a 48 hours to vacate their palaces.

From BBC ● May 24, 2024

By the late ninth century, the Abbasids permitted, or were forced to accept, the establishment of emirs within their territory.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

Qatar’s initial development can be attributed to the two most recent emirs of the ruling monarchy, analysts say.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2022

Starting in the 18th century, Gulf emirs came under the protection of the British Empire, which brokered truces between loosely organized tribes.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022

Maybe he had arranged the match knowing that after years of hustling emirs at the game he would be unbeatable.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri