Agreement of the Union of the Nine

pending the drawing up of a charter for the complete and permanent organization of the Federation. This agreement was issued in Dubai on 28 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1387, corresponding to 28 February 1968 in nine copies, one of which has been given to each member Emirate. Signed by the nine Rulers: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Ruler of Abu Dhabi Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Qatar Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain Ruler of Ajman Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi Ruler of Fujairah