1. Kuwait – Al-Sabah Family
The Kuwaiti royal family, the Al-Sabah family, has ruled Kuwait since the 18th century.
- The current Emir of Kuwait is Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, born in 1937. He succeeded his half-brother, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
- His Crown Prince is Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Prominent family members also include Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who serves as Prime Minister(Unofficial Royalty).
2. Qatar – Al-Thani Family
The ruling family in Qatar is the Al-Thani family, which has governed since the mid-19th century.
- The current Emir is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who took over from his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in 2013.
- Sheikh Tamim leads a large family, including several brothers who play key roles in Qatari politics, including Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani(Qatar Just).
3. Saudi Arabia – Al-Saud Family
The Al-Saud family, founded by King Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1932, governs Saudi Arabia.
- The current King is Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his heir apparent is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
- The royal family consists of thousands of members, but key figures include former kings, ministers, and influential princes, such as Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Prince Khalid bin Salman(Middle East Eye).
4. UAE – Al Nahyan and Al Maktoum Families
In the UAE, each emirate is ruled by its own royal family, with the most prominent being:
- Abu Dhabi: The Al Nahyan family, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), the President of the UAE.
- Dubai: The Al Maktoum family, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as its ruler and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
