French President confers Grand Officer of Legion of Honour on Sharjah Ruler - GulfToday

French President confers Grand Officer of Legion of Honour on Sharjah Ruler

  • 12 Apr 2023
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Sheikh Sultan addresses the gathering after receiving the honour. WAM

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday received the National Order of the Legion of Honour at the rank of Grand Officer, which is conferred by Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.

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This honour is in recognition of Dr Sheikh Sultan's scientific, cultural and literary contributions and his efforts to boost the relations between the two countries.

Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE, presented the Sharjah Ruler with the National Order during a ceremony held today at Al Badee Palace.

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The French ambassador greets Sheikh Sultan as dignitaries look on. WAM

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

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