Whoever listens to the narratives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on the history of the region, encounters accounts of remarkable depth—narratives rooted in rigorous research and grounded in rare and ancient documents and manuscripts, many of which have long been forgotten.
Collectively, these accounts illuminate the complex tapestry of events that have shaped the region, whether social, historical, or defined by resistance to foreign ambitions in earlier times. It is, in essence, a journey through rare scholarship and manifest truths, pursued with the integrity and discipline of a consummate scholar.
His Highness has devoted profound attention to the region and its historical trajectory, investing substantial time and effort. This dedication has enriched the Arab cultural library and the wider field of historical studies with numerous volumes, books, and references. Consequently, there now exists a sense of expectation and anticipation for each new scholarly and historical contribution by His Highness.
The research produced by His Highness is enduring in impact, constituting a lasting intellectual and cultural legacy. With unceasing renewal and creativity, His Highness continues to navigate the pages of history with the dual perspective of sage and scholar: reading, analyzing, and offering interpretations that are both distinct and exceptional. His volumes—literary, novelistic, and historical—stand collectively as a comprehensive school of creative and cultural endeavour, wherein history’s events and realities are revisited, illuminated, and celebrated.
His Highness has established a research school of breadth and depth, one that articulates meanings across varied traditions of thought, and renders them with the clarity of a visionary and the sincerity of a devotee. In doing so, that which was hidden—or deliberately obscured—has been brought to light. Such is the mark of a true thinker: one who penetrates deeply into thought and accords it sustained and profound attention.
From this integrated system of creative literary expression and rigorous research, wisdom emerges, accompanied by unparalleled effort and a unique human contribution marked by truth. Flowing into the lifeblood of societies, it stands as testimony to His Highness’s fidelity to his intellectual environment, offering a legacy that is both renewed and inspirational within the sphere of enduring culture.
What His Highness has given—and continues to give—through his dedication to culture, knowledge, literature, and the advancement of writers, as well as through his patronage of cultural institutions, museums, linguistic centres, and great libraries, secures the glory of Emirati and Arab culture and thought, allowing it to shine as a global beacon of guidance.
Source: Al-Ittihad Newspaper – Harib Al Dhaheri