Salem Bin Abdulrahman hails Sudanese contribution to UAE
- Last updated: July 27, 2026 | 13:09
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
Sheikh Dr Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office, attended on Saturday the annual ceremony of the Sudanese Social Centre in Sharjah.
Held at Al Razi Hall within the Medical and Health Sciences Colleges campus at the University of Sharjah, the event celebrated Sudanese innovators and honoured outstanding students in recognition of their achievements in 2026.
Upon his arrival, the Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office toured the accompanying exhibition, where he was briefed on a range of agricultural and heritage displays. He also inspected the medical initiatives featured at the event, which included health screening services provided for attendees.
The ceremony commenced with the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Sudan, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an. Guests then viewed a presentation titled Echo of Achievement, which traced the establishment of the Sudanese Social Centre and showcased its key initiatives, activities, and community programmes.
The event also featured a musical performance by the children's group Our Neighbourhood Rhythm, who presented a blend of Sudanese and Emirati rhythms. Through their songs, the young performers expressed their love for both the UAE and Sudan while conveying gratitude for the UAE leadership's continued support and care for resident communities.
Engineer Ahmed Omar Khojali, Head of the Sudanese Social Centre in Sharjah, delivered a speech expressing his gratitude to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his generous patronage and continued support of all residents across the country.
He also extended his sincere appreciation to His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his steadfast support to the Sudanese community in particular and all residents of the emirate in general. He praised His Highness's commitment to advancing education, scientific achievement, and community development, as well as his continued interest in supporting and strengthening the work of the Sudanese Social Centre.
Khojali also thanked Sheikh Dr Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, for attending the centre's annual ceremony and honouring the outstanding students and distinguished achievers.
The Vice President of the Sudanese Social Centre in Sharjah congratulated the first graduating cohort of the Sudanese Private School in Sharjah, established through the generous support of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for the children of the Sudanese community. He extended his best wishes to the graduates and their parents for continued success and excellence in their future academic pursuits.
Sheikh Dr Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi honoured the graduates of the Sudanese Private School, alongside a group of distinguished and creative individuals recognised across various excellence award categories. The honours celebrated achievements in fields such as scientific research and production, media contributions, professional excellence, and postgraduate studies across diverse specialisations.
During the ceremony, the Centre recognised its institutional partners alongside outstanding male and female graduates from secondary schools, universities, and colleges across the UAE. The event also honoured the recipients of the Sudanese Social Centre's awards in the Emirate of Sharjah and featured a range of entertainment performances and community activities.
Attending the ceremong alongside Sheikh Dr Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, were Engineer Ahmed Omar Khojali, Head of the Sudanese Social Centre in Sharjah and Head of the Sudanese community in Sharjah; Dr Al-Amin Gafar Ahmed Taha, Head of the Sudanese community; Counsellor Murtadha Al-Zilaie, Deputy head of the Centre; as well as representatives of Sudanese clubs and councils across the UAE. The event was also attended by a large number of the honorees’ families and members of the Sudanese community.
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received recently His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. Also present were Sheikh Dr Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Office, along with a number of sheikhs and senior officials.