As part of its monthly "Scientific Degree" initiative, the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre celebrated the honor bestowed upon His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, with the International Honorary Fellowship from the University of Paris Panthéon-ASSAS. This prestigious academic accolade, awarded in February 2023, recognizes His Highness's remarkable contributions to science, culture, and literature, as well as his unwavering support for academic education and scientific research.
His Highness expressed his gratitude for this esteemed recognition, thanking the university administration for their dedication and commending their efforts to enhance academic and research programs in law and legislation, which have positively impacted their branches throughout the UAE.
The ceremony included a speech by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah. He conveyed his pride in this significant recognition, reflecting on His Highness’s achievements, which are marked by knowledge, wisdom, and generosity, cementing Sharjah’s status as a leading hub for education and culture.
His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Paris Panthéon University in the UAE, congratulated His Highness on the fellowship. He noted that this honor not only signifies recognition for His Highness but also for the fellowship itself and its founders. Sheikh Nahyan praised the Ruler of Sharjah for his scientific and humanitarian contributions, highlighting his commitment to serving the nation and humanity as a whole.
Guillaume Létié, Honorary Chancellor of the University of Paris and President of Paris Panthéon-ASSAS University in the UAE, commended His Highness’s extensive contributions to education and culture. He acknowledged the academic institutions established in Sharjah, including the University of Sharjah, which hosted the honor ceremony. Additionally, the French Ambassador to the UAE, Nicolas Nemtchenau, expressed the appreciation of the French leadership and public for His Highness, recognizing the significant international influence he embodies in thought, literature, and culture.
This latest honor adds to His Highness's impressive array of academic and cultural accomplishments. He has received numerous honorary doctorates from some of the world's most esteemed universities and has played a pivotal role in creating the region's largest university city, establishing a network of universities and institutes that position Sharjah as a beacon of scientific and cultural excellence on both regional and international stages.