As the world is crumbling under the strikes of the Novel Covid-19 pandemic, Sharjah continues its prominence with its glowing initiatives sponsored, updated, and supported by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. These initiatives had a great impact on the persistence of cultural and knowledge giving at all Arab, Islamic, and international levels.
The “Personal Website of His Highness Ruler of Sharjah” tracks the cultural, academic and knowledge achievements of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, during the year 2020.
January, 5th
Ruler of Sharjah grants Egypt 425 rare artifacts
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, gives 425 rare artifacts to Egypt from multiple eras dating back to before and after BC, in appreciation of His Highness to Egypt, which played and is still an active educational and enlightening role in all our Arab countries.
Opening of 18th Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
His Highness witnessed the opening of the 18th edition of Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival, organised by the Department of Culture and Information, at the Sharjah Cultural Palace, with the participation of 40 poets from several Arab countries.
January, 7th
Opening of literary Café building in Al Heera area
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the literary Café building in Al Heera area on the Sharjah beach. The establishment aims to create a free space for writers to exchange ideas and discuss their issues, and to showcase their creations and intellectual achievements.
Announcement of “Sharjah Award for Literary Poetic Criticism”
His Highness announced the establishment of the “Sharjah Award for Literary Poetic Criticism”, devoted to studies on poetic criticism, in addition the award role in criticizing the poems of young poets and their poetic creations.
January, 19th
Signing the last piece of Hope Probe
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, signed the last piece of the Hope Probe project that bears the names and signatures of Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and the Crown Princes.
January, 20th
Opening of Buhais Geology Park
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Geology Park in Al Buhais.
January, 27th
Health insurance for all Sharjah citizens
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah affirmed that the health insurance system will include all citizens of the emirate, including the elderly at the University Hospital.
January, 29th
“Supporting Poetry Creativity” Award
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, was awarded by the Arab League the “Excellence of Supporting Poetry Creativity” award for his generous and vital role in supporting Arab poetry and poets.
February, 2nd
Launch of 16th Folklore Poetry Festival
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated 16th Folklore Poetry Festival, hosted over 60 male and female poets from 15 Arab countries.
February, 9th
Inauguration of 3rd Global NCD Alliance Forum
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 3rd Global NCD Alliance Forum, in the presence of the Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Founder and Royal Patron of FOCP, International Ambassador for the World Cancer Declaration of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), International Ambassador for Childhood Cancer for UICC, and Patron of the Global NCD Alliance Forum.
February, 13th
Opening of 9th International Scout Gathering
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah attended the opening ceremony of the ninth international scout gathering, held under the slogan “Everyone to Sharjah.. Sharjah for all,”. The event saw the participation of delegations from 94 countries from all over the world, with participation by 250 leaders.
February, 17th
Opening of Al Dhaid Wild Life Centre
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, and Ruler of Sharjah, opened Al Dhaid Wild Life Centre in Al Bardi in Al Dhaid City, which is one of the most important specialised centers that display pictures of wildlife, through a trip that provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the desert, and explore its wild life.
Inauguration of Al Wusta Channel Building
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, Al Wusta Channel Building from Al Dhaid.
February, 22nd
Honoring winners of 'Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth'
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, honored the winners of the second edition of the Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth, which was held at Al Badi’a Palace. Sheikh Sultan congratulated the winners and called on them to exert more efforts and be keen on securing leading positions in all fields.
February, 26th
Launch of 10th Pink Caravan
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Royal Patron of the Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) breast cancer awareness campaign by UAE-based civil society organisation, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) begun its 10th annual ride in Sharjah.
February, 27th
Opening of Madar at Aljada
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched Madar at Aljada in Sharjah.
February, 29th
Opening of 30th edition of Sharjah Theatre Days
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the opening of Sharjah Theatre Days in its 30th edition.
March, 3rd
Signing agreement to establish SASSOP
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, signed an agreement to establish Sharjah Academy for Sports Sciences and Outstanding Performance (SASSOP), in cooperation with the University of Exeter, UK.
March, 4th
Launch of 9th International Government Communication Forum
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, signaled the start of the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020).
March, 5th
Honorary Drama PhD from Sudan University of Science and Technology
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, received honorary PhD in the field of Drama from Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) for his valuable contributions in theatrical writing and supporting the theatrical scene in the region through his patronage of several cultural initiatives in the UAE and beyond.
March, 23rd
Implementation of "remote work system" in Sharjah’s various departments
Under directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Human Resources Directorate announced that the government of Sharjah has fully implemented the remote work system for all employees in Sharjah’s various departments, except for employees whose work requires presence at the workplace, as part of the precautionary measures taken by the government to curb the proliferation of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of all.
April, 1st
Package of incentives for government, private sectors
Under directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) announced, a package of incentives to support both the government and private sectors, business sectors and individuals.
July, 16th
Unveiling of development projects in Kalba
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, unveiled a package of development projects in the emirate, which include developing Kalba Corniche, renovating old buildings, and constructing 105 buildings, 319 stores and 490 flats, in addition to the "Al Ghail Dam", and Al Hayar, project which will include covered, cooled houses to facilitate cultivation, the Kalba Museum, “Al Dhaid Safari”, gas connection to Al Dhaid, and the “Khorfakkan Theatre.
August, 12th
Supporting Lebanon
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, called on Arab countries to stand up and support the Lebanese people in their ordeal and that Lebanon was and is still part of the Arab nation. His Highness thanked Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at UNHCR, for her leading efforts in garnering overwhelming support for our brothers and sisters in Lebanon.
October, 8th
Inauguration of Kalba Road
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Kalba Road and inspected a number of developmental, vital and tourism projects in the city.
October, 15th
Opening of Shees Park, launch of initiative of planting Khorfakkan Road mountains
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, made a visit to Khorfakkan during which he inaugurated several tourism and urban facilities and inspected a number of future projects.
His Highness launched a qualitative environmental initiative represented in planting a number of mountains located on Sharjah-Khorfakkan Road with several kinds of long-living trees that are commensurate with the prevailing nature of that region.
October, 18th
Opening of the Heritage Area in Khorfakkan
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the heritage area in Khorfakkan.
October, 19th
Opening of Khorfakkan Literary Council and Poetry House
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated Khorfakkan Literary Council, the most recent cultural edifice in support of the cultural and literary movement in Khorfakkan.
October, 21st
Opening of Al Subaihiya Suburb Council in Khorfakkan
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated, Al Subaihiya Suburb Council in Khorfakkan.
October, 28th
Inauguration of initiative of Jabal Al-Ruman landscaping
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the city of Kalba. During his visit, His Highness inaugurated the initiative of Jabal Al-Ruman landscaping and inspected a number of developmental, vital and tourism projects in the city.
November, 2nd
Laying foundation stone for Victoria School, Inauguration of Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone for Victoria International School - Khorfakkan, being located on the right side of Khorfakkan Road towards Al Rafisah Dam.
His Highness inaugurated the building of the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, which is located in the Jaradiyah area off the western ring road.
November, 5th
Launch of "Arabic Language Historical Dictionary"
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, launched the first eight volumes of “Arabic Language Historical Dictionary”, the biggest Arabic linguistic knowledge and information project that documents the history of Arabic language lexicons and their usage transformations over the last 17 centuries (Pre-Islamic to current times).
November, 7th
UAQ theatre new building
The Umm Al Qaiwain National Theatre announced details of the new building of the emirate's theatre which will be built by a grant offered by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on land donated by H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain.
November, 9th
Directive to exempt all publishing houses from SIBF fees
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a new directive to exempt all publishing houses exhibiting at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020) from paying stand rental fees, contributing in mitigating the economic consequences of this pandemic.
November, 17th
Inauguration of SRTI main headquarters
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI), in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and a number of SRTI’s board of directors.
November, 29th
Inauguration of Al Shamal Pasture in Al Dhaid
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the first phase of Al Shamal Pasture in the city of Al Dhaid.
December, 9th
Opening of House of Wisdom, a futuristic cultural hub
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the House of Wisdom, a new cultural edifice and an iconic architectural marvel situated near the University City of Sharjah, which celebrates the emirate’s yearlong tenure as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019.
December, 14th
Inauguration of Khorfakkan Amphitheatre
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Khorfakkan Amphitheatre. His Highness also inaugurated the waterfall tourist destination, and attended the first screening of the historical cinematic epic "Khorfakkan".
December, 24th
Inauguration of Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The complex, the biggest Quran Academy in the world, is a home to 7 scientific and historical museums, and its inception comes in fulfillment of the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah in building man on the approach of the tolerant Islamic law and care for the Holy Quran and its sciences.