Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Appointed Deputy Ruler of Sharjah

The ruler of Sharjah and his deputy. (Asharq Al-Awsat file photo)
The ruler of Sharjah and his deputy. (Asharq Al-Awsat file photo)
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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Appointed Deputy Ruler of Sharjah

The ruler of Sharjah and his deputy. (Asharq Al-Awsat file photo)
The ruler of Sharjah and his deputy. (Asharq Al-Awsat file photo)

Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, supreme council member and ruler of Sharjah, on Monday issued two Emiri decrees appointing Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi as Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the emirate’s Petroleum Council.

On his appointment, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed said: “We have grown up and been raised on the values of our wise ruler who instilled in us the principles of belonging and partnership and the ensuing individual and collective responsibilities.”

“Every resident of Sharjah, regardless of their position and occupation, is responsible for the success of the cultural revival project in the United Aram Emirates,” he added.

He is also responsible for the formation of the Emirati identity and culture and their image before the world. He is also responsible for the community’s stability and security.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed said his appointment marks a new starting point in his journey in working for the good of the emirate and its society.

This journey can only achieve its goals through maintaining the approach of partnership and cooperation that was established by the governor of Sharjah over 40 years ago, he remarked.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed is a member of Sharjah Executive Council and head of Sharjah’s Media Council.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University in Arkansas, US, and a Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan, US.



UN Rights Council Backs Saudi-drafted Resolution to Protect Children Online

Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila presented the resolution to the Human Rights Council during its 59th session, on behalf of the Saudi mission in Geneva. Photo: Saudi mission
Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila presented the resolution to the Human Rights Council during its 59th session, on behalf of the Saudi mission in Geneva. Photo: Saudi mission
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UN Rights Council Backs Saudi-drafted Resolution to Protect Children Online

Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila presented the resolution to the Human Rights Council during its 59th session, on behalf of the Saudi mission in Geneva. Photo: Saudi mission
Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila presented the resolution to the Human Rights Council during its 59th session, on behalf of the Saudi mission in Geneva. Photo: Saudi mission

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a Saudi-drafted resolution aimed at enhancing child protection in the digital realm, a move rooted in a global initiative launched by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

The resolution, introduced by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the UN and international organizations in Geneva, seeks to advance the goals of the Kingdom’s “Child Protection in Cyberspace” initiative.

It aims to translate the initiative’s vision into concrete action through enhanced technical cooperation and capacity building.

Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, presented the draft during the Council’s 59th session under Agenda Item 10, which focuses on technical assistance and capacity development.

The proposal received broad support and was adopted by consensus, with co-sponsorship from Kuwait, Algeria, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Vietnam.

Addressing the Council, Khothaila stressed that the digital space has become an integral part of children’s lives, offering immense opportunities for learning and connection, while also exposing them to growing risks.

He underscored the need for stronger international cooperation, national capacity building, and technical support to reinforce national frameworks aimed at child protection.

The resolution reflects the core objectives of the Crown Prince’s initiative, including fostering international cooperation, sharing best practices, raising awareness, and equipping stakeholders with the necessary skills to ensure a safer digital environment for children.

It also highlights the importance of tailoring technical assistance to the specific needs and priorities of each country, with the aim of building sustainable national capacities and enhancing communities’ ability to respond to digital threats facing children.

The resolution underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to promoting global cooperation for a secure and inclusive digital space for children worldwide, in line with its leadership role and pioneering efforts in cybersecurity and child protection.