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Historically, female scholars in Islam were referred to as shaykhah (Arabic: شيخة) (alt. shaykhat). Notable shaykha include the 10th-century Shaykhah Fakhr-un-Nisa Shuhdah [17] and 18th-century scholar Al-Shaykha Fatima al-Fudayliyya. [18] In 1957, Indonesian education activist Rahmah el Yunusiyah was awarded the title of syeikah by the faculty of Al-Azhar University, the first time the university had granted the title to a woman. [19]

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Stephens, Melodena; Moonesar, Immanuel Azaad; Awamleh, Raed; Rowland-Jones, Rhys (16 June 2017). "UAE: Public Policy Perspectives". Google Books. ISBN 9781787147157 . Retrieved 8 March 2023. Sambidge, Andy (May 2014). "Dubai metro stations to be transformed into art museums". Arabian Business. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014 . Retrieved 1 November 2014. On 29 October 1999, Sheikh Mohammed announced Dubai Internet City, a technology hub and free trade zone. Offering companies long leases, full ownership, and fast access to government services, DIC grew from its first tenants in October 2000, to a current zone employing about 15,000 people. [74] [ bettersourceneeded] In November 2000, it was joined by Dubai Media City, a content and media production-free zone, which is co-located with DIC. The launch of DIC came with assurances from Sheikh Mohammed regarding media freedoms. In 2007, he issued a decree banning the imprisonment of journalists following an incident in which local journalists were accused of libel and sentenced to jail terms. [75] Palm Islands [ edit ] Palm Jumeirah seen from space Online World of Wrestling". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on August 12, 2012 . Retrieved May 31, 2013.a b "Despite villainous reputation, Iron Sheik was a beloved wrestling figure that made his mark". Florida Today. UAE's space programme to take economy to a new frontier". The National. 20 December 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021 . Retrieved 20 October 2022. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud served as the Governor of Riyadh province for 48 years (1963 – 2011). Recap of the Ten Richest Sheikhs in The World and Their Net Worths State of Minnesota. "Minnesota, Marriage Collection, 1958-2001". Ancestry.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2015 . Retrieved April 7, 2015. (subscription required) Sheikhdoms remain a fascinating and complex aspect of Arabian society, offering insights into the region's history, culture, and political evolution. As they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, Sheikhdoms will undoubtedly continue to play a significant role in shaping the future of the Arabian Peninsula.