Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi is the current ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. Since ascending to the throne in 1975, Hamad has handled the administration of his principality single-handedly and also taken on the responsibility of representing the UAE at international and diplomatic engagements, as he is fluent in both English and Arabic. Hamad is currently 70 years old, and his oldest son, Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi is the Crown Prince of Fujairah.