Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi سلطان بن محمد القاسمي
Al Qasimi speaking at the London Book Fair in 2017
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
President	Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Prime Minister	Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Abdullah bin Omran Al Taryam
Born	(1939-07-02) 2 July 1939 (age 86) Sharjah, Trucial States
Spouse	Jawaher bint Mohammed Al-Qasimi
Issue	Azza bint Sultan Mohammed bin Sultan Bodour bint Sultan Noor bint Sultan Hoor bint Sultan Khalid bin Sultan
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) was born on July 2, 1939. He is a member of the Al Qasimi royal family in the United Arab Emirates. He is also a well-known politician, author, and historian.

Sheikh Sultan is currently the 11th ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah. He has been in this role since January 1972. He is also part of the Federal Supreme Council of the UAE. He is famous for his many historical books and for supporting education. He also works to protect important cultural places. For example, he helped restore the Al Hisn Fort in Sharjah in 1970. He was also the first Minister of Education for the UAE in 1971.

Early Life and Education

Sheikh Sultan's mother was Maryam bint Sheikh Ghanem Al Shamsi. She lived from 1915 to 2010. He grew up with four brothers and two sisters. Their names are Khalid, Sheikh Saqr, Abdul Aziz, Abdullah, Sheikha, and Naema.

School Days

In 1948, when he was nine years old, Sheikh Sultan started school at Eslah As Qasimia School. He completed his early education in different cities. These included Sharjah, Kuwait City, and Dubai.

University Studies

After finishing school, Sheikh Sultan went to Cairo University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1971. He continued his studies and earned two PhDs. His first PhD was in history from the University of Exeter in 1985. His second PhD was in the political geography of the Gulf from Durham University in 1999.

Career Highlights

Sheikh Sultan has had a long and important career. He has served in government and as a leader in education.

Minister of Education

In December 1971, Sheikh Sultan was chosen for a very important job. He became the first Minister of Education for the United Arab Emirates. This shows his early commitment to learning and development.

Leading Universities

Sheikh Sultan has also played a big role in higher education. In 1997, he became the president of two universities. These were the American University of Sharjah and the University of Sharjah. In 1998, he became a visiting professor at the University of Exeter. This was one of his old universities. 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. He has been the ruler of Sharjah continuously since then. In May 2018, he started the "Irada" center in Sharjah. This center helps people in the community with rehabilitation and support. On January 25, 2022, Sheikh Sultan celebrated a big milestone. He marked his 50th anniversary as the Ruler of Sharjah.

Writing and Creative Works

Sheikh Sultan is a very active writer. By 2023, he had written at least 82 books. These books cover many topics. They include history, literature, and plays.

In 2020, a historical film was released. It was called Khorfakkan. This movie was based on a book written by Sheikh Sultan. The book was titled Khorfakkan’s Resistance Against the Portuguese Invasion of September 1507. The film tells the story of how the city of Khorfakkan bravely resisted a Portuguese invasion in the 16th century.

Honours and Awards

Sheikh Sultan has received many honours and awards. These recognize his contributions to society.

Styles of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
Reference style	His Highness
Spoken style	Your Highness

National and Foreign Honours

•  United Arab Emirates: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Zayed
•  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

Sheikh Sultan has been given many honorary degrees. These are special awards from universities. They recognize his work in promoting education in many fields. These fields include social studies, law, science, and arts.

Degrees

Country	Date	University	Degree
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 been married twice. 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. They have three children: Maryam, Ahmed, and Alya.
• Noor bint Sultan (born 1979)
• Hoor bint Sultan (born 1980)
• Khalid bin Sultan (1980–2019). He was the owner of a British clothing brand.

See also

In Spanish: Sultan al-Qasimi para niños