Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi
| Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi سلطان بن احمد القاسمي | |
|---|---|
 Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi in 2025 | |
| Born | 23 May 1973 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Spouse | Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi |
| House | Al Qasimi |
| Father | Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi (Arabic: سلطان بن احمد القاسمي) is a member of the ruling family of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, and the currently appointed Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.[1]
Education
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from University of Detroit Mercy.[2]
Career
Government Sector
In December 2021, the ruler of Sharjah, Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi appointed Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed as President of the University of Sharjah.[3]
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed, is the Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Sharjah, Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council, chairman of the Sharjah National Oil Corporation, chairman of Sharjah Media Council, serving under the supervision of this Council: Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Sharjah Media City “SHAMS Free Zone Authority”, also he is occupying the position of chairman for Sharjah Petroleum Council.[2]
Private Sector
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed has held several leadership positions across diverse sectors. He has chaired Basma Group since 2005, Tilal Properties LLC since 2014, and Arada—a Dubai-based property development company—since 2017. In addition, he has chaired the Board of Directors of Invest Bank since 2019. Sheikh Sultan also serves as chairman of the Board of Directors of “Green Planet” LLC (since 2005) and Medical & Hazardous Waste “Weqaya” LLC (since 2010). Beyond his corporate roles, he founded the online news website Sharjah 24 in 2015 and launched OMNES Media, the region’s first and largest digital media and communications platform, in 2017.[2]
Previous Positions
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed has held many key leadership positions in sectors of economy, tourism and sports at the emirate of Sharjah, most highlighted: Chairman of Board of Directors for Sharjah Pipeline Company “Anabeeb” (2003-2019), Vice Chairman of Board of Directors for Sharjah Liquefaction Gas Company (SHALCO) (2004-2011), Member of Board of Directors for Dana Gas (2005-2019), Vice Chairman of Board of Directors for Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club (2002-2011), and Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (2006-2012).[2]
Awards
- 2016: The Most Outstanding Media Personality Award for 2016 from the League of Arab States.[2]
- 2017: Elected as the Humanitarian Envoy for The Big Heart Foundation.[4]
- 2023: Received the prestigious Jawaher Medal of Honour.[5]
- 2025: Golden Medal of Honor from the European Royal Academy.[6]
Personal life
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed is married to his cousin Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the daughter of the ruler of Sharjah and current president of the International Publishers Association.[7]
References
- ^ "Sharjah appoints Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi as new Deputy Ruler". The National. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ a b c d e "His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi". Sharjah Executive Council.
- ^ "Sharjah Ruler appoints Sultan bin Ahmed as President of UoS". Emirates News Agency.
- ^ "Jawaher Al Qasimi Appoints Sultan bin Ahmed as The Big Heart Foundation's Humanitarian Envoy". The Big Hear Foundation.
- ^ "Jawaher Al Qasimi confers on Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi the 'Jawaher Medal of Honour'". The Big Hear Foundation.
- ^ "Sultan bin Ahmed awarded Golden Medal from European Royal Academy in Spain". Emirates News Agency.
- ^ "Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi Has Big Plans For Change Within The Publishing World". Harper's Bazar.