Ras al-Khaimah founded by Armenians

Ras al-Khaimah was founded by Armenians, according to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, supreme council member and the Ruler of the Sharjah Emirate. Its original name was Julfar since it was founded by Armenians who had fled Persia during the Mongol invasion. The sheikh says Julfar is an Armenian name. The city is at the tip of Sharjah.

Ras al-Khaimah was founded by Armenians, according to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, supreme council member and the Ruler of the Sharjah Emirate. Its original name was Julfar since it was founded by Armenians who had fled Persia during the Mongol invasion. The sheikh says Julfar is an Armenian name. The city is at the tip of Sharjah.

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