Sharjah 24 – Omar Al Jarwan:
Today, following the afternoon prayer, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Muhammad bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi. The prayer took place at the King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah.
Honouring the Departed
Joining His Highness in mourning were Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, also Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. A number of dignitaries and officials were present to pay their respects, including Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Thani, Advisor to the Ruler’s Office, and Sheikh Issam bin Saqr Al Qasimi, also an Advisor to the Ruler’s Office.
A Gathering of Esteemed Officials
The congregation also included Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and Sheikh Dr Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Ruler’s Office. Other notable attendees were Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Government Relations Department, Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamid Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, and Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Suburb Affairs.
Support and Community Presence
Sheikh Saqr bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charity Association, was present, alongside Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s Office in Khor Fakkan. Additionally, Sheikh Haytham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s Office in Kalba, and several other senior officials and members of the ruling family attended the prayer, reflecting the community’s respect for the deceased.
The family of the late Sheikh Mohamed bin Salem Al Qasimi, as well as a multitude of other esteemed dignitaries and citizens, gathered to pay their final respects, marking this solemn occasion with a sense of unity and remembrance.