Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi

Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi
Ruler of Sharjah
Reign 1972 – present
Full name HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi
Arabic صاحب السمو الشيخ سلطان بن محمد القاسمي
Titles Sheikh Dr.
Born July 6, 1939 (1939-07-06) (age 72)
Birthplace Sharjah
Predecessor

Sheikh Khalid III bin Muhammad al-Qasimi (1931 - 24 January 1972)

Sheikh Saqr bin Muhammad al-Qasimi (acting 25 January 1972 - 1972)
Crown Prince Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Consort HH Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Royal House House of Al Qawasem
Father Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Bin Khalid Al Qasimi
Mother Sheikha Maryam Bint Ghanem Bin Salem Al Shamsi

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi III (In Arabic: سلطان بن محمد القاسمي) (b. 6 July 1939 in Sharjah) is a member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and current ruler of the Sharjah emirate. He has ruled Sharjah since 1972, apart from a six-day period between June 17 and 23, 1987, during which an attempted coup involving his brother Sheikh `Abd al-`Aziz bin Muhammad al-Qasimi took place.[1] He is also an established historian and has published several theatrical and literary works.

Contents

The Myth of Arab Piracy in the Gulf

In 1986, Sheikh Sultan authored a book, "The Myth of Arab Piracy in the Gulf" (In Arabic: أسطورة القرصنة العربية في الخليج), in which he argues that the East India Company was determined to increase its share of Persian Gulf trade by all possible means and principally by the accusation of piracy and the need to fight it. In his book, structured in five sections, the Persian Gulf in the eighteenth century, the accusations of ‘Piracy’ (1797–1806), the attack by the British on Rās al-Khaimah (1809), negotiations and treaty (1814) and the destruction of the Qawāsim (1819), Al-Qāssimī places emphasis on the machinations of Captain, rising to Brigadier General, John Malcolm envoy of the then Governor General of India 2nd Earl of Mornington and Captain David Seton the British Resident in Muscat and at one point discusses Malcolm’s proposal for a base in the Persian Gulf first raised in 1800 and then again in 1808. Al-Qāssimī states that Malcolm based his argument to his superiors not only on the necessity of a base for trade purposes but also as a defensive measure to protect India against European that is French plans.

Sard Al That

His most recent book, entitled "Sard Al That" (In Arabic: سرد الذات), details the Sharjah ruler’s life from the 1940s to the 1970s. It documents historical events and provides information on major milestones in the emirate of Sharjah, the Persian Gulf and the Middle East including the spread of Arab nationalism, and the fast cultural and educational progress of the emirate. “In sharing my autobiography, I hope readers will get to relive my experiences vicariously, and know more about that historical period. The vast legacy of heritage and the people’s attachment to special landmarks like Sharjah Fort did not only help them define their personality but has given Sharjah a unique cultural identity,” remarked His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan on Sard Al That[2] سرد الذات.

The Genesis of the Scout Movement in Sharjah

For the Centenary of World Scouting in 2007, and the Golden Jubilee of the Emirates Scout Association, Sheikh Sultan wrote the book "The Genesis of the Scout Movement in Sharjah", been himself a dedicated Scout as so a regular sponsor of groups and different gatherings and activities, (i.e. the 2008 International Gathering of Scouting and Humanitarian Actions [1]. In this book, as a conclusion he said: "(...) To the leaders of all Scout movements worldwide, who have kept their promise, we say: "You are doing one of the noblest and influential jobs by providing constructive education to young people".

Education

Honorary degrees and awards

Publications

History

Literature

Theater

Other professional positions held

Children

External links

References

  1. ^ Jessup, John E.,"An encyclopedic dictionary of conflict and conflict resolution, 1945-1996",Page 773, Greenwood Press, 1998
  2. ^ http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=181565789730
  3. ^ http://www.shef.ac.uk/mediacentre/2008/1115.html