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Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi

Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah

In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Qasimi.

SheikhSultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi (Arabic: سلطان بن محمد القاسمي, romanized: Sulṭān bin Muḥammad al-Qāsimī; born 2 July 1939) is an Emirati politician, author, historian, and the current and 11th ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and a member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates since January 1972.[1] He is best known for his historical publications, support for education, and preservation of cultural landmarks. He restored the Al Hisn Fort in Sharjah in 1970 and served as the United Arab Emirates first Minister of Education in 1971.[2] As an academic, he has authored multiple historical documents as well as memoirs, studies, novels, poetry and plays regarding the Middle East and North Africa.[3]

Early life and education

Sultan's mother was Maryam bint Sheikh Ghanem Al Shamsi (1915–2010). He has four brothers and two sisters: Khalid, Sheikh Saqr, Abdul Aziz, Abdullah, Sheikha and Naema.[4]

In 1948, at the age of nine years, he enrolled in Eslah As Qasimia School. After completing his elementary and secondary education between Sharjah, Kuwait City and Dubai, Al-Qasimi went on to study a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering at Cairo University, graduating in 1971. He completed a PhD in history at the University of Exeter in 1985, and another in the political geography of the Gulf at Durham University in 1999.[5]

Career

Minister of Education

In December 1971, Sultan was appointed the first Minister of Education for the Emirates.[6]

Al Qasimi became president of both the American University of Sharjah and the University of Sharjah in 1997 and was named a visiting professor at the University of Exeter, his alma mater, in 1998. He became a professor of modern history of the Gulf at the University of Sharjah in 1999. In 2008, he became a visiting professor at Cairo University.

Ruler of Sharjah

Al Qasimi succeeded his brother, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, as emir after his assassination on January 25, 1972.[7]

Al Qasimi has ruled Sharjah continuously since coming to power in the wake of the 1972 Sharjawi coup where the former Sheikh, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi was killed by forces loyal to Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi, apart from a seven-day period in June 1987, during the 1987 Sharjawi coup led by his elder brother Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi.[8]

In May 2018, Al Qasimi established the "Irada" drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Sharjah.[9][10][11]

Sultan celebrated the 50th anniversary as the Ruler of Sharjah on 25 January 2022.[12]

Writing career

Al Qasimi has authored at least 82 books by 2023 which include historical, literary, and theatrical books.[13][14]

In 2020, a historical film titled Khorfakkan based on the book Khorfakkan’s Resistance Against the Portuguese Invasion of September 1507 written by Al Qasimi was released. The movie tells the story of the resistance of Khorfakkan city against the Portuguese invasion in the 16th century.[15]

Honours and awards

Honours

National honour

Foreign honours

Honorary degrees

Al Qasimi has been awarded multiple honorary degrees from various institutions for his work in promoting education in social studies, law, science, and arts.[23]

Personal life

Al Qasimi has had at least two wives. With his first wife, Al Qasimi had two children:

With his second wife, Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, he had four children:[27]

References

  1. ^"Biography of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi". Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  2. ^Langton, James (25 January 2022). "Seven highlights from the life of Sheikh Dr Sultan, Ruler of Sharjah". The National.
  3. ^Al Bustani, Hareth; Ayach, Liza (15 August 2022). "Sharjah Ruler publishes groundbreaking new history book". The National.
  4. ^"Life of Service". The Business Year. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  5. ^Smith, Eugene (9 February 2017). "Al-Qasimi Building named after ruler of UAE emirate accused of human rights abuses". Palatinate. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  6. ^Langton, James (25 January 2022). "Seven highlights from the life of Sheikh Dr Sultan, Ruler of Sharjah". The National. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  7. ^"Khaled bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi: A humble ruler and man of letters". Arab News. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  8. ^Jessup, John E. (1998). "An encyclopedic dictionary of conflict and conflict resolution, 1945–1996", p. 773, Greenwood Press.
  9. ^"Ruler of Sharjah directs to establish drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre". The Personal Website of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi.
  10. ^"Sharjah to set up new drug-rehab centre". gulfnews.com. 28 May 2018.
  11. ^Wam (11 January 2017). "Sheikh Mohammed issues Law on formation of 'Irada' Rehab and Treatment Centre". Emirates24-7.
  12. ^"Sharjah celebrates 50th anniversary of Ruler's accession to throne". Emirates News Agency.
  13. ^Jalal, Maan (3 July 2023). "Sharjah Ruler's latest book delves into the history of Oman". The National.
  14. ^"Publications". sheikhdrsultan.ae. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  15. ^"'Khorfakkan' a film based on Sheikh Sultan's book to debut on international streaming platforms". 8 February 2022.
  16. ^"Khalifa honours Mohammed bin Rashid with 'Zayed Order'". Emirates 24/7. 2 December 2012.
  17. ^Sharjah 25
  18. ^"Arabstoday". 4 July 2015.
  19. ^"Sharjah Ruler wins Germany's Grand Order of Merit". The Diplomat Magazine. 3 July 2015.
  20. ^"Sharjah Prize for doctoral theses in management science in the Arab world site | Sharjah Prize for doctoral theses in management science in the Arab world".
  21. ^al-Qasimi, Sultan bin Muhammad (12 April 2012). Taking the Reins: The Critical Years, 1971-1977. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN .
  22. ^"Sharjah celebrates 50th anniversary of Ruler's accession to throne". wam. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  23. ^"Honorary Degrees". sheikhdrsultan.ae. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  24. ^"Mystery death of sheikh, aged 24". The Argus. 8 April 1999.
  25. ^"Sheikh died after heroin overdose". The Independent. 16 June 1999. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022.
  26. ^Terri Judd (16 June 1999). "Sheikh died after heroin overdose". Independent. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  27. ^"Personal | HHEO".
  28. ^"Fashion Designer and Son of Sharjah Ruler, Sheikh Khalid al Qasimi, Has Passed Away". 2 July 2019.
  29. ^"Emirati son of Sharjah ruler dies in London at age 39". Daily Sabah. 2 July 2019.
  30. ^"Emir's fashion designer son, 39, dies after cocaine and sex drug binge at luxury Knightsbridge flat". news.com.au. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.

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