The Middle East is a region of the world that is home to many different countries and cultures. A ruler in the Middle East is typically referred to as an EMIR, SHAH, or Emeer. An EMIR is a leader of a Muslim state or tribe, while a SHAH is a title given to a monarch or emperor in certain Middle Eastern countries. An Emeer is a leader of a Muslim community or state. All three terms refer to a leader of a Middle Eastern country or region.