Sharjah Crown Prince receives leader of Dawoodi Bohra community

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, received, on Tuesday, Dr Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin of the Dawoodi Bohra community, along with his accompanying delegation, at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office.

At the start of the meeting, attended by Sheikh Majid Bin Abdullah Bin Majid Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Government Relation, the Crown Prince warmly welcomed Dr Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin.

He conveyed the greetings of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to the Sultan of the Bohras.

Earlier, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin of the Dawoodi Bohra community at his palace in Saqr Bin Mohammed City.

The meeting discussed a number of humanitarian and social topics and highlighted the importance of supporting charitable initiatives and sustainable humanitarian projects, as well as promoting the concepts of religious tolerance and coexistence among different sects and religions.

For his part, Mufaddal Saifuddin expressed his deep gratitude to Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi for the warm reception. He praised the noble values upheld by Emirati society, especially in terms of tolerance and coexistence among cultures and religions, considering the United Arab Emirates a model for tolerant Islamic societies that uphold the values of love and peace.

In April, His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, received Prince Dr Husain Burhanuddin, son of the Sultan of the Dawoodi Bohra community, along with his accompanying delegation.

The meeting took place at the Ruler’s Court in Ajman, in the presence of Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council.

Sheikh Humaid warmly welcomed Prince Husain and his delegation, emphasising the UAE’s commitment — under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan — to fostering mutual respect and understanding among cultures and nationalities as foundational pillars for sustainable security, stability, and social peace.

The Ruler of Ajman praised the contributions of the Dawoodi Bohra community members, highlighting their positive role in promoting values of goodwill, tolerance, and cultural and religious pluralism.

In a separate development, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council’s meeting on Tuesday.

The meeting was held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.

The council discussed several topics related to monitoring the performance of government departments and implementing the plans and public policies of the Emirate of Sharjah, aiming to provide the best services to communities across various sectors.

The Council reviewed a report on the services provided by Sharjah museums to visitors across the cities and regions of the Emirate.

The report detailed how the museums operate in conveying and documenting historical, cultural, heritage, artistic, and Islamic information, in addition to offering an educational and entertaining experience targeting all age groups from children to adults.

It also examined the annual report for the Endowment Trusts Account for the year 2024, highlighting the most notable achievements and initiatives carried out.

The report showed growth in assets, revenues, and donations to various endowment projects, alongside the completion of a number of endowment projects that reinforced the position of endowment as a sustainable developmental tool.

The Council was introduced to key figures and statistics from the report, including the income statement for the endowment trust account, the income statement for wills and endowment deeds, endowment projects implemented during 2024, endowment assets, the entities benefiting from endowment implementation inside and outside the country, and endowment investment.

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