His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, congratulated Al Khaleej newspaper on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its founding. His Highness said: “On the 50th anniversary of the founding of Al Khaleej, we express our pride in what it has achieved during its media career.
As well as transmitting a sincere message, and highlighting the civilized image of the UAE. It has noted in its pages the emergence of the unity dream in the form of the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, it had the role of expressing the aspirations and hopes of the Emirati people in the establishment of their state under one flag, a common destiny and a promising future. Therefore, it documented the foundation of the UAE as a state by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, along with his brothers, Their Highnesses, Rulers of the Emirates”.
His Highness added: “We followed through its pages, the stages of the UAE’s development and its auspicious renaissance, which included all the cities and regions of the country. This renaissance ranked it amongst the most advanced countries in the world by leading in various international prosperity indicators. Similarly, this reflects the growth, opulence and prosperity of the UAE for its people and residents. "Al Khaleej" was not an ordinary daily news newspaper. It represents the history of a nation.
His Highness said: “Since it was founded, Al Khaleej has raised the slogan “to truth without fear, and to reality without falsehood ”. It was keen to support truth and present the objective media message which addresses a large segment of the Arab world. Besides succeeding in attracting Emirati and Arab individuals with the competence to achieve this goal. Moreover, it has contributed in preparing creative and distinguished people who left their imprint in the press, locally and internationally.
In its celebration of its golden jubilee, we recall its founders, the late Tarim Imran and his sibling, Dr. Abdullah Omran, who spared no effort in serving and elevating the status of their homeland. As well as defending its causes and raising its banner in international forums. Either through their accession to government positions or their founding of «Al Khaleej». And this became a platform for defending the truth and aiding the oppressed. In addition to presenting local and Arabian issues with transparency and professionalism”.
His Highness concluded his speech by saying: "we congratulate you for the fifty years since the establishment of the “Al Khaleej". We wish the newspaper and its workers in various sectors, continued progress, success and excellence for the good of the country and the Arab world.
Bless the newspaper’s 50th anniversary.