Sharjah Ruler receives Eid well-wishers
Heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes
People shared their heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes for Eid al-Fitr, a significant holiday for Muslims. They prayed for good health and happiness for their leader, for ongoing growth and success in the UAE, and for blessings and prosperity for Arab and Islamic nations.
Notable turnout
The reception was attended by: Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Finance Department; Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority; Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office; Sheikh Saud bin Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director General of the Sharjah Digital Department; Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development; Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council; Rashid Ahmed bin Sheikh, Chairman of Al Diwan Al Amiri; and a number of senior officials, heads and directors of government departments.
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