Independent ruler in Arabia (5)

I believe the answer is:

ameer

(Other definitions for ameer that I've seen before include "Muslim prince (alt.spelling)" , "Asian dignitary" , "Muslim prince's title" , "foreign ruler" , "Former ruler's title in Afghanistan" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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