Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi
| Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi سلطان بن احمد القاسمي | |
|---|---|
Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi in 2025 | |
| Born | 23 May 1973 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Spouse | Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi |
| House | Al Qasimi |
| Father | Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi (Arabic: سلطان بن احمد القاسمي) is a member of the ruling family of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, and the currently appointed Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.[1]
Education
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from University of Detroit Mercy.[2]
Career
In December 2021, the ruler of Sharjah, Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi appointed Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed as President of the University of Sharjah.[3]
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed is a member of the Sharjah Executive Council, President of the Sharjah National Oil Corporation, chairman of Sharjah Media Council and chairman of the property development company Arada.[4]
Awards
- 2016: The Most Outstanding Media Personality Award for 2016 from the League of Arab States.
- 2017: Elected as the Humanitarian Envoy for The Big Heart Foundation.[5]
- 2023: Received the prestigious Jawaher Medal of Honour.[6]
- 2025: Golden Medal of Honor from the European Royal Academy.[7]
Personal life
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed is married to his cousin Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the daughter of the ruler of Sharjah and current president of the International Publishers Association.[8]
References
- ^ "Sharjah appoints Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi as new Deputy Ruler". The National. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi". Sharjah Executive Council.
- ^ "Sharjah Ruler appoints Sultan bin Ahmed as President of UoS". Emirates News Agency.
- ^ Interview, The Hadara (2020-01-12). "Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi". hadaramagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ "Jawaher Al Qasimi Appoints Sultan bin Ahmed as The Big Heart Foundation's Humanitarian Envoy". The Big Hear Foundation.
- ^ "Jawaher Al Qasimi confers on Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi the 'Jawaher Medal of Honour'". The Big Hear Foundation.
- ^ "Sultan bin Ahmed awarded Golden Medal from European Royal Academy in Spain". Emirates News Agency.
- ^ "Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi Has Big Plans For Change Within The Publishing World". Harper's Bazar.