Who is Sharjah Sheikh?
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is a member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, the Ruler of Sharjah, and President of American University of Sharjah. His Highness became the Ruler of Sharjah and its dependencies and a member of the Supreme Council in 1972.
What did Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi do?
Saud has focused attention on improving education and healthcare. He created the Saqr Overseas Scholarship Program, as part of Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research that was founded in 2009, to encourage and enable local men and women to pursue higher education at international universities.
Who is the current ruler of Ras Al Khaimah?
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is the Ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. His Highness received his early education in Ras Al Khaimah until he graduated from high school. He received his higher education in the US, where he joined the University of Michigan and studied Economics and Political Science.
Who rules Sharjah?
Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
The emirate is an absolute monarchy. It has been ruled by Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi since 1972, except for a six-day period during an attempted coup d’etat by his brother, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi.
Who was the first ruler of Sharjah?
| Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Khalid III bin Muhammad |
| Heir presumptive | Sultan bin Muhammed bin Sultan II bin Saqr |
| Born | 2 July 1939 Sharjah, Trucial States |
| Spouse | Moza bint Salim Al Falasi Jawahir bint Mohammed |
Who will be the next ruler of Sharjah?
| Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 25 January 1972 – present |
| Predecessor | Khalid III bin Muhammad |
| Heir presumptive | Sultan bin Muhammed bin Sultan II bin Saqr |
| Born | 2 July 1939 Sharjah, Trucial States |
Who is founder of Sharjah?
In the early 18th century, the Qawasim clan (Huwayla tribe) established itself in Sharjah, c. 1727 declaring Sharjah independent. On 8 January 1820, Sheikh Sultan I signed the General Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks out.