The events of history throughout the ages have confirmed that great achievements must be made by men who are capable of making glory and writing an honorable history of their homelands to the extent that their tender innocent hands may go beyond the borders of their homelands. Every mind is aware, and every eye has insight of the blessed steps that the UAE has taken to reach, in a few years, what its counterparts have been unable to do in centuries.

There is no doubt that Allah Almighty has ordained for the UAE, since its founding, men who fulfilled what they had promised Allah, and honored their pledges to their people, leading the way to achieve their people’s aspirations for development, security, and stability. It is not limited to this, but their ancestors have continued this blessed path, taking the lead of the path of prosperity and security to achieve high levels of prosperity for their peoples. Wherever we turn our faces, we see achievements that speak for themselves, express a deep vision, and foresee a promising future. Whoever holds a comparison of the Emirate of Sharjah between now and yesterday will see many of the achievements made in all fields. Yesterday's bright face has become brighter thanks to the vision and insight of the leader, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi was known as a caring father and an official who is keen on the interest of his country and nation. That is why, in a few years, he was able to make a qualitative leap all over of the Emirate of Sharjah and its strategies. Thanks to his sophistication, knowledge, insight and foresight, he was able to move the development movement to higher rates than expected over time. We have seen this in housing projects, loan funds, settlement, salary increases, and the transfer of oil revenues to aspects that serve the citizen directly and indirectly, such as: housing projects, Sharjah Corniche, Khor Fakkan and other projects that have changed the face of Sharjah for better than before.

In this context, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, issued the two Emiri decrees appointing His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi as Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Oil Council in the Emirate of Sharjah. These two Emiri decrees reflect the vision of the wise leadership, on the one hand, and its farsightedness, and they also reflect the great status that His Highness enjoys, as he is one of the young, ambitious and promising leaders. Indeed, this decision will have the greatest impact on strengthening the role of the Oil Council in the Emirate of Sharjah, which is responsible for managing all oil affairs in the emirate.

Focusing on the development of oil, gas and minerals resources aims to diversify the sources of national income, and work to open new outlets along with the formation of value-added products that contribute to bringing technology. This is in addition to intensifying the training of Emirati youth, providing them with modern experiences and encouraging their innovation, in addition to drawing up petroleum strategies that would achieve national development interests, and developing the petroleum and petrochemical industries.

Undoubtedly, in the era of major global transformations, competition among countries intensifies for better and faster economic and industrial development through optimal use of natural resources. Certainly, the wise leadership, with its piercing foresight, has believed that His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi could draw successful management strategies in this vital sector, and achieve impressive results thanks to his high efficiency and unique leadership skills. This brings more welfare and prosperity to the citizens in light of the security and stability that the people of the Emirates and all residents enjoy, thus contributing to the advancement of development paths in all its fields in society.