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Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões
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Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões

His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), the highest sovereign cultural order in Portugal. His Highness is the first Arab figure to receive the Order of Camões and the sixth recipient worldwide. The honour was conferred during a ceremony hosted by the Portuguese President at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon. The event was attended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, alongside senior officials. The ceremony recognised His Highness’...
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Sharjah Emerges as a Global Hub for Medical Innovation and Collaborative R&D
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Sharjah Emerges as a Global Hub for Medical Innovation and Collaborative R&D

In the United Arab Emirates, where cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubaiconsistently rank among the world's most forward-thinking, the Emirate of Sharjah, the country's cultural and knowledge capital, has decisively positioned itself as a premier hub for research and innovations in healthcare. This transformation is primarily driven by the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) formerly SRTIP, SRTI Park. This ambition was powerfully demonstrated during the recent "Sharjah Next: Healthcare" forum, which transcended a typical conference, evolving into a powerful statement of intent. It assembled a host of global healthcare luminaries, including Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, a pion...
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Sharjah Ruler opens Centre for Arabic Studies in Portugal
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Sharjah Ruler opens Centre for Arabic Studies in Portugal

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Centre for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra in Portugal, in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). His Highness also launched the Joanina Digital Library, presented the library with the rare Barbosa manuscript dated 1565, and signed his book “A Momentous Journey”, published in Arabic, English and Portuguese. His Highness unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the opening of the centre, before reviewing its services, resources and programmes that support Arabic teaching. He then proceeded to the historic Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra, where he launched the Joa...
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Sharjah Ruler gifts University of Sacred Heart historical manuscript 
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Sharjah Ruler gifts University of Sacred Heart historical manuscript 

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presented a rare original historical manuscript to the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy, in the presence, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). The manuscript dates back to August 14, 1624, and includes a papal decree written by Pope Urban VIII and sealed in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Additionally, His Highness gifted his book "Papal Bull" in both Arabic and English at the university’s premises. In his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Rector and members of the Catholi...
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Sharjah Ruler visits Muscat International Book Fair and signs his latest work
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Sharjah Ruler visits Muscat International Book Fair and signs his latest work

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member andRuler of Sharjah, visited the 29th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair, held under thetheme "Cultural Diversity: A Treasure of Civilisations", at the Oman Convention and ExhibitionCentre. During his visit, on Thursday, His Highness signed his most recent historical publication, ThePortuguese in the Sea of Oman: Annals of History 1497 CE - 1757 CE, published by Al QasimiPublications. Accompanying Delegation and DignitariesThe Ruler of Sharjah was accompanied by a distinguished delegation including: Sheikha Bodourbint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, His Excellency Khalid binHilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, His Excellency Mohammed binNekhaira Al Dhaher...
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