Historically, it is the sultan who claims sovereignty over Ul'dah, but true power is wielded by the Syndicate, an elite group of six of the most influential and richest members of society. Nald'thal is the patron deity of the city, and two great halls devoted to his two aspects can be found in the eastern and western sections of the city. Nald'thal is the patron deity of the city, and two great halls devoted to his two aspects can be found in the eastern and western sections of the city.

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/about/world/cities/ul-dah

The bottom of the page, this reads twice, I'm sure it's not intended for the average reader! I had to take a second glance myself lol