Alif Laam Miim
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| Motto: "In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful" | |
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| Capital | al-Qahirah |
| Official Language(s) | Arabic (Egyptian) |
| Leader | Jalal Ibn-Nur Ibn-Mahmud al-Misri |
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| Currency | dinar |
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The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim - (also المتح الإمار الم or L'Emirat de A. L. M. or simply ALM), people still refer to the ALM Emirate as "Misri" or "Egypt". Founded in 1955, after years of internal strife and civil unrest against the ruling Emirs and the British presence, the ALM Emirate has advanced greatly in recent years to maintain its position as a center of Islamic culture and learning, along with a number of honorable instituions of higher education in Arabic teaching.
Government
- Parliamentarian Emirate
Head of State: Emir Jalal Ibn-Nur Ibn-Mahmud al-Misri
Head of Government: Yusuf Hassan, head of Parliament and Prime Minister
The government is divided into three official branches - Parliament, the Emirate, and the Judiciary. The Emirate is a monarchial dynasty, with full and wide ranging executive powers over the state. Parliament manages the government, with explicit permission from the Emirate. Its vital role primarily consists of maintaining, expanding, and arranging all governmental and ministrial powers and responsibilities. Laws must pass through the Parliament before the Emir can authorize and effect them. The Judiciary is a separate system of courts, established to maintain justice in the state. In law, the Emirate remains the last and ultimate authority in governing affairs. However, it remains an open system and willing to address the wills of the people.
Parliament is composed of 114 members from around the nation, representing their respective provinces. Each province has three representatives, elected by popular vote for a term of six years each, where the election of those representatives is set two years apart from the others' elections from the same province. Only members of Parliament may be appointed to head a ministry.
There are 10 ministries: State, Religion and Faith, Justice, Foreign Relations, Domestic Affairs, Defense, Industry and Economy, Agriculture, Education, and Charity and Hajj.
PM: Yusuf Hassan
MoS: Zaid Muhktar
MoRF: Ismail Ibn-Mustafa
MoJ: Adil Husayn
MoFR: Muhammad Ibn-Abd al-Qadir
MoDA: Tahir an-Nasir Sulayman
MoD: Salil as-Salah Ibn-Ibrahim
MoIE: Abd al-Aziz Ibn-Abd Allah
MoA: Dawud Abd al-Rahman
MoE: Jean Moussarn
MoCH: Abd al-Karim Muhsin
Geography
The Emirate of ALM is divided into 38 provinces across regions formerly of Libya, Egypt, and northern regions of the Sudan. The most populous regions are the three provinces around the capital area, lining the Nile River.
The majority of the country is desert, mostly in the south and southwestern provinces. Mountains dominate much of the southern border in the northern Sudanese provinces. Occasional wadis form after dense rainfalls in the desert; otherwise, ALM's primary waterways are restricted to the eastern provinces, especially along the Nile corridor. Obviously, the most dominant feature is the Nile River, which is the life-line of the ALM - economically and politically. The Sinai Peninsula and Suez Canal also constitute important geographical features in ALM, with the latter serving as a major traffic point for nearly half of the world's traffic.
Natural resources in the country include petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead and zinc. The Nile is the source of life in the country and the Emirate is able to irrigate 32,460 square kilometers of land. Environmental concerns include the loss of agricultural land because of urbanization, increasing salination and desertification. Other issues include oil pollution, water pollution, and limited fresh water resources (apart from the Nile). The rapid growth in population has put a strain on the resources of the country, especially in urban areas where water is prized but limited commodity.
Provinces: Al Qahirah, Al Iskandariyah, Tripoli, Benghazi, Aswan, Asyut, Bani Suwayf, Al Buhayrah, Bur Said, Al Daqahliyah, Derne, Dumyat, Al Fayyum, Gharb Al Bahr al Ahmar, Gharb Darfur, Al Gharbiyah, Al Ismailiyah, Janub Darfur, Janub Kurdufur, Janub Sina, Al Jizah, Kafr al Shaykh, Matruh, Al Minufiyah, Al Minya, Misurata, Al Qalyubiyah, Al Qattara, Qina, Shamal Al Bahr al Ahmar, Shamal Darfur, Shamal Kurdufur, Shamal Sina, Ash Shamaliyah, Ash Sharqiyah, Suhaj, As Suways, and Al Wadi al Jadid.
History
The history of ALM dates back to the Egyptian pharoahs. Passing through a series of dynastic changes, the Emirate came into being after the the First World War, when the United Kingdom established a working Egyptian government to govern Egypt and Sudan under a British protectorate. Following the Allied victory in World War II, the Egyptian Emirate broke away from the British, formally renouncing the protectorate status and joining with the Saudi family in an aliiance to preserve Arab interests. However, British troops in Transjordan and Palestine quickly reacted and initiated the Sinai Conflict of 1947. Although lasting for only three months, the Sinai Conflict was serious blow to Egyptian national pride, as the British forced the Egyptian Emirate to concede its authority to the British governor in Palestine.
However, the transition was short-lived - particularly seeing as the British had quit their possessions in Palestine and Transjordan - and the United Kingdom once again permitted the Emirs in Al Qahirah to resume their authority, albeit with sterner provisions governing the protectorate status. In order to refinance the pain from World War II and the Sinai Conflict, Britain seized the majority of the Egyptian industry and commerce to pay off its debts, leaving the Egyptian populace disgruntled at the British protectorate status. From deserts of Qattara, a local Sheikh Mahmud ibn-Abbas al-Misri united the Bedouin tribes into the Alif-Laaam-Miiim Coalition to fight off the Emirate and the British. Citing the religious duty to preserve and expand Islam, the Sheikh declared jihad and storm Al Qahirah with incessant firefights and attacks. In 1955, the ALM Coalition won a critical victory at Port Said, forcing the British to quit the long war and formally recognize Egyptian independence. The people abolished the old Emirate and proclaimed Sheikh Mahmud as the new Emir.
The ALM Emirate
Under the inspirational leadership of Mahmud, the ALM Emirate spearheaded a massive referendum of nationalization and Islamization. Mahmud began expanding and constructing new mosques, while promoting the general welfare of the common folk who suffered under the poor economic conditions left after the Sinai Conflict. His controversial nationalization of the Suez Canal went over with wide criticism, leading to the Pact of Istanbul, where Mahmud promised to permit liberal usage to all vessels operating under private companies and limited military ships as well - although he was free to make good use of the fees for its use. He also led out construction of the first Nile River dam, near Aswan. Following his modernization appeals, he created the Parliament to help arrange and manage the government, leaving Mahmud to focus his attentions on many fields of improvement at the same time. Among his most prized and valued managements was the commpletion of the Pan-Egyptian Transportation network, a series of railroads that linked Al Qahirah to the five principal cities in the Emirate: Alexandria [Al Iskandariyah], Tripoli, Benghazi, and Aswan. With these rails completed, the ALM infrastructure became more integrated and easier to manage, connecting people and resources more easily. It ultimately proved effective in saving thousands of lives when the 1975 famine set off a food panic in the Emirate. With effective management, Mahmud easily managed the crisis, losing minimal lives directly affected by the famine. Ironically, the famine was caused by the damming of the Nile River, which stopped the annual floods that replenished the fields with fertile soil. Hoping to avoid another crisis, Emir Mahmud ibn-Abbas al-Misri set up an extensive network of irrigated farms along the Nile and prepared fertilizer depots to keep the soil healthy for good crop yields in the harvest. He also invested much of the budget in food imports to prevent another crisis. Although these measures were costly (to say the least), Mahmud secured the entire popluace with safe food stocks.
The 1979 Sinai War
When the British left Palestine and Transjordan, the Jewish people present immediately declared independence and set up the state of Israel. While most of the Arab neighbors fought wars against the Israeli state, the Emirs in Egypt opted to stay out, choosing to focus their attention on maintaining their status quo. Although an ardent Muslim, Emir Mahmud realized early on that the Egyptian military was completely inept to fight a full war with any nation, even Israel - especially considering Israel's miraculous hold against the otherr Arab powers in the region. He decided that the best option to war with Israel was to wait for the ideal moment and build up a large military resource, under pretenses to defend the Emirate from British and other foreign interventions.
The Israeli government always remained wary and finally decided that by the late 1970's, the ALM Emirate had become too powerful. In April of 1979, Israel prompted a surprise strike on the Emirate, destorying and encircling an entire division in the Sinai on the first day alone. Emir Mahmud was shocked at the attack, and mobilized the forces quickly to prevent Israel from advancing too far too quickly. By the end of the month, the Israelis were on the Suez Canal, ready to invade the main part of the ALM heartland. Even as he called to the Saudis and the Syrians, Emir Mahmud seriously wanted to make this a solo war with Israel and sent a large naval flotilla from Benghazi out to sea, hoping to sink the Israeli navy. He found good luck as the ALM forces suck the Israel fleet just off Alexandria, and although the fight was actually a draw, it was enough encouragement to push back the Israeli navy their home waters. Seeing the best opportunity to strike, Mahmud initiated a counterattack near Port Said and suffered a dismal defeat. Undeterred, Mahmud sent another attack force across at Ismailya - led by his own son, Jalal ibn-Mahmud al-Misri - and managed to secure a foothold on the Sinai. Puncturing the Israeli center, the ALM forces pushed back the Israelis, who immediately offered a status quo truce. Although he was venting with anger and vengeance, the war and old age had taken its toll on his health, and Mahmud conceded the stats quo. Confident after their limited success in the Sinai War of 1979, the ALM continues to be a dominant military presence in the Middle East and North Africa.
Jalal ibn-Nur ibn-Mahmud al-Misri
Following Emir Mahmud's death in 1985, Jalal ibn-Nur ibn-Mahmud al-Misri became the first succeeding Emir of the ALM Emirate. Like his father, Jalal has continued to push for the modernization of the ALM and of Islam in general. On the anniversary of his father's death, Jalal made a surprise Hajj to Makkah, paying his respects and praying for all goodd Muslims in the world. While persecution of other faiths has diminished under his leadership, Islam continues to be the official religion of the ALM Emirate. He also has not forgotten his father's commitment to improving the conditions of the common folk, expanding the innfrastructure and the economic resources of the country. He set up the Institute of Higher Islamic Learning in Al Qahirah in 1990, hoping to draw the resources and intelligence of bright scholars from around the world. He has also cultivated friendlier relations with the United Kingdom and other Western nations. Nonetheless, tensions along the Egyptian-Israeli border continue to draw fire. There are times when the border conflict escalated into drawn skirmished, but international pressure at the moment helps maintain the peace in the region.
In 1996, Jalal ibn-Mahmud began a massive urban referandum to resettle the five principal cities in the Emirate - hoping to remove the slums and furthermore to increase the wealth of his lowest citizens. While tourism was certainly a concern, the Emirate realized that massie areas around the capital were untaxable primarily because the people were too poor to pay them. After the oil revenue began to decrease after the Irazi war of 1990, the ALM budget became more pressed as imports began to exceed exports. Rather than reform the trade market, he ventured into slums and instantly began building improvements, such as schools, houses, mosques and government aid centers, not to mention recruitment posts for the armed forces of ALM. While these reforms remain speculative on their success, the ALM Emirate continues to build on this investment in addition to others, hoping that the pay-off will be well worth the costs.
Despite the economic pressures, the ALM Emirate sprouted into a blossoming economic center in the Mediterranean, in the Middle East, and in North Africa. Al Qahirah became host to a number of international events, such as the 2002 WTO conference, the 2003 UN World Conference on AIDS/HIV, and the 2004 African Cup. Along with these cultural venues, the ALM Emirate has a prosperous tourism economy, having been an essential stop for many visitors to North Africa or the Mediterranean. Many Muslim tourists also visit the Emirate, primarily on a stop before heading to Makkah. The trade became such a high-profile business that the Emir Jalal began complementary cruises from Alexandria to Jeddah. Additionally, the ancient history of Egypt makes a great venue for the blooming tourism industry, as Al Qahirah is next to old Egyptian ruins, including the famous Great Pyramids. The city also hosts the largest Egyptology museum in the world. With Jalal's leadership, the Emirate easily became a major economic power in the world, with a high standard of living and comfortable conditions set for future expansion into the global market.
History of Emirs dating to the establishment of the first Emirate in 1922
(1922-1935) Emir Faysal I al Aziz ibn Muhammad
(1935-1941) Emir Faysal II ibn Faysal
(1941-1944) Emir Faud ibn Faysal
(1944-1946) Emir Ibrahim ibn Faysal
(1946-1947) Emir Yusuf ibn Faysal
(1948-1951) Emir Saud ibn Faud
(1951-1955) Emir Husayn ibn Faud
(1955-1985) Emir Mahmud al Hasib ibn Abbas
(1985-????) Emir Jalal ibn Mahmud
Military
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Demographics
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Culture
Culture in the ALM is heavily influenced by two major factors: Islam and history. Islam forms the more important pillar of culture in the Emirate today, especially with the emphasis on a return to a more civilized and practical approach to Islam. On the surface, it appeared to be a reform movement, but nothing proved to be radical or reformatory in the approach. Mosques clearly dot the country, and the customary Hajj to Makkah makes many an often visit to the country. Furthermore, Al Qahirah is host to many intellectual Islamic teachings, with numerous academies and clerical institutions. Aside from the Islamic roots, the ALM Emirate also is influenced by history, primarily of the ancient past and the recent events. Artifacts and ruins fill the country with many old traditions, dating clearly to the beginnings of human civilization. More importantly are the recent approaches by Western countries, flooding the country with numerous cultural ideas. In the city of Tripoli, many European Muslims have chosen to stay in the city, considering the healthy and welcome atmosphere of the city and the Emirate. This produces a unique cultural habitat, introducing many Western ideas of Islam and of Arabic culture. Furthermore, historical tensions between many of the Emirate's neighbors and those abroad have led to somewhat militant attitudes, although the country remains very friendly to the world.
Foreign Relations
Countries with Embassies
The Parliamentary Tyranny of Jaredcohenia
Ambassador Ghazi al-Misri (cousin to Emir Jalal)
Warm Relations
The Theocracy of Fatimabad
Ambassador Umar al-Misri (cousin to Emir Jalal)
Warm Relations
Countries Recognized by the Emirate
N/A
United Nations Organization
Joined 12 June 2006
Ambassador Ismail al-Misri (cousin to Emir Jalal)
