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Sultan unveils historical, literary works in Madrid

His  Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, unveiled Spanish language editions of a collection of his historical and literary works, in the presence of high-level guests and attendees, at the Teatro Real Opera House in Madrid.

His Highness signed a number of copies of his translated works including 'My Early Life', the three volumes of 'Hadeeth Al Thakira', 'I Condemn', 'A Memorandum for Historians on the Innocence of Ibn Majid', 'The White Shaikh', 'The Rebel Prince' and 'Deep-Seated Malice'.

Luis Miguel Pérez Cañada, Dean of Toledo University of Castilla-La Mancha, and one of the most important Spanish Arabists presented an introductory reading about the literary works of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, and highlighted historical topics in his works. He also highlighted the Sharjah Ruler’s efforts in research and studies to provide important intellectual and literary references beneficial to world libraries. He praised the role of His Highness in promoting books and culture, that led the emirate’s crowning as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019.

Please click here to read His Highness' statement on this occasion.