Mideast Chieftain is a term used to describe a leader in the Middle East. The three crossword solutions for this term are EMIR (4 letters), Sheik (5 letters), and Emeer (5 letters). An EMIR is a ruler or prince of a region, usually in the Middle East. A Sheik is a title of respect given to a Muslim leader or elder. An Emeer is a variant spelling of EMIR, and is also used to refer to a Muslim leader or ruler.