He ruled Zanzibar from February 13, 1890 to March 5, 1893, and was succeeded by his nephew, Hamad bin Thuwaini Al-Busaid.
Ia memerintah Zanzibar dari 13 Februari 1890 sampai 5 Maret 1893, dan digantikan oleh keponakannya, Hamad bin Thuwaini Al-Busaid.