An Arabic ruler (variant spelling) (5)

I believe the answer is:

emeer

(Other definitions for emeer that I've seen before include "Meryl -, US actress" , "Leader of Arabs" , "Islamic governor" , "Prince" , "independent ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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