Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimiسلطان بن محمد القاسمي |
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Al Qasimi speaking at the London Book Fair in 2017
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| Ruler of Sharjah | |
| Reign | 25 January 1972 – present |
| Predecessor | Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi |
| Heir presumptive | Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al-Qasimi |
| United Arab Emirates Minister of Education | |
| In office 9 December 1971 – 19 February 1972 |
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| President | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
| Prime Minister | Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Omran Taryam |
| Born | 2 July 1939 Sharjah, Trucial States |
| Spouse | Jawaher bint Mohammed Al-Qasimi |
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| House | Al Qasimi |
| Father | Mohammed bin Saqr bin Khalid Al Qasimi |
| Mother | Maryam bint Ghanem bin Salem Al Shamsi |
Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi (Arabic: سلطان بن محمد القاسمي, romanized: Sulṭān bin Muḥammad al-Qāsimī; born 2 July 1939) is an important leader in the United Arab Emirates. He is the current and 11th ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah. He has been a member of the Federal Supreme Council of the UAE since January 1972.
Sheikh Sultan is well-known for his many books, his strong support for education, and his efforts to protect cultural places. For example, he helped restore the Al Hisn Fort in Sharjah in 1970. He also served as the first Minister of Education for the United Arab Emirates in 1971. As a scholar, he has written many historical documents, stories, poems, and plays about the Middle East and North Africa.
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Early Life and Education
Sultan's mother was Maryam bint Sheikh Ghanem Al Shamsi (1915–2010). He grew up with four brothers and two sisters. Their names are Khalid, Sheikh Saqr, Abdul Aziz, Abdullah, Shiekha, and Naema.
In 1948, when he was nine years old, Sultan started school at Eslah As Qasimia School. He finished his early education in Sharjah, Kuwait City, and Dubai. Later, he went to Cairo University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1971.
He continued his studies and earned two PhDs. He got a PhD in history from Exeter University in 1985. He also earned another PhD in the political geography of the Gulf from Durham University in 1999.
Career Highlights
Becoming Minister of Education
In December 1971, Sheikh Sultan was given an important role. He was appointed as the very first Minister of Education for the United Arab Emirates. This shows his early commitment to learning and schools.
Leading Universities
Sheikh Sultan has played a big part in higher education. In 1997, he became the president of both the American University of Sharjah and the University of Sharjah. He also became a visiting professor at his old university, the University of Exeter, in 1998.
In 1999, he became a professor of modern history of the Gulf at the University of Sharjah. Later, in 2008, he also became a visiting professor at Cairo University.
Ruler of Sharjah
Sheikh Sultan became the ruler of Sharjah on January 25, 1972. He took over after his brother, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, passed away.
He has been the ruler of Sharjah continuously since 1972. In 2022, Sheikh Sultan celebrated a very special milestone. He marked his 50th anniversary as the Ruler of Sharjah.
Writing and Films
Sheikh Sultan is a very active writer. By 2023, he had written at least 82 books. These books cover many topics, including history, literature, and plays.
One of his historical books was even turned into a film. In 2020, a movie called Khorfakkan was released. It was based on his book Khorfakkan’s Resistance Against the Portuguese Invasion of September 1507. The film tells the true story of how the city of Khorfakkan bravely fought against a Portuguese invasion in the 1500s.
Honours and Awards
Sheikh Sultan has received many honours and awards. These show how much his work is valued around the world.
Special Titles
| Styles of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi |
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| Reference style | His Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
National Honour
United Arab Emirates: He received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Zayed. This is a very high honour in the UAE.
International Honours
He has also received important awards from other countries:
Armenia: Grand Cross of the Order of Honour
Belgium: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
Egypt: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Republic
France:
- Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
Germany: Great Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Senegal: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
Sudan: Sash of Honour
Honorary Degrees
Many universities have given Sheikh Sultan honorary degrees. These degrees recognize his important work in promoting education and his contributions to social studies, law, science, and arts.
| Country | Date | University | Degree |
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 Pakistan |
1983 | Faisalabad University | Doctorate in Science (DSc) honoris causa |
 Sudan |
1986 | Khartoum University | Doctor of Law honoris causa |
| 2020 | Sudan University of Science and Technology | PhD in Drama honoris causa | |
 United Kingdom |
1993 | University of Exeter | Doctorate in Arabic and Islamic studies honoris causa |
| 2001 | University of Edinburgh | Doctorate in Humane Letters honoris causa | |
| 2003 | South Bank University | Doctor of Law honoris causa | |
| 2008 | University of Sheffield | Doctor of Arts (D.A) honoris causa | |
 Russia |
1995 | Russian Academy of Sciences | Doctor of History honoris causa |
 Malaysia |
2001 | International Islamic University of Malaysia | Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education honoris causa |
 Canada |
2004 | McMaster University | Doctor of Law honoris causa |
 Armenia |
2005 | Armenian National Academy of Sciences | honoris causa |
 Germany |
2006 | University of Tübingen | Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa |
 Jordan |
2008 | University of Jordan | Doctor of Public Administration honoris causa |
 Egypt |
2009 | Cairo University | Doctorate in Humane Letters honoris causa |
| 2015 | American University in Cairo | Doctor of Social Science honoris causa | |
 Japan |
2010 | Kanazawa University | Honorary Doctorate honoris causa |
 South Korea |
2011 | Hanyang University | Doctor of Social Science honoris causa |
 France |
2012 | Paris Diderot University | Doctorate in Humane Letters honoris causa |
 India |
2017 | University of Calicut | Doctorate in Education and Cultural Relations honoris causa |
 Portugal |
2018 | University of Coimbra | honoris causa |
 Italy |
2019 | Polytechnic University of Turin | Doctorate in Urban and Regional Development honoris causa |
 Spain |
2019 | Autonomous University of Madrid | honoris causa |
Personal Life
Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi has children from two marriages.
With his first wife, he had two children:
- Azza bint Sultan al Qasimi
- Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi (1974–1999)
With his second wife, Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, he had four children:
- Bodour bint Sultan (born 1978). She is married to Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi and has three children:
- Maryam bint Sultan Al Qasimi
- Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi
- Alya bint Sultan Al Qasimi
- Noor bint Sultan (born 1979)
- Hoor bint Sultan (born 1980)
- Khalid bin Sultan (1980–2019). He was known for his British clothing brand, Qasimi.
See also
In Spanish: Sultan al-Qasimi para niños
