The emirate is an absolute monarchy. ... It has been ruled by Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi since 1972, except for a seven-day period during an attempted coup d' ...

The history of Sharjah dates back to 5000 years when it was one of the wealthiest towns in the gulf region. At that time, the population of the city was very ...

Since the early 18th century, Sharjah has been ruled by the Qasimi family (also called Qawasim), then one of the principal naval powers in the Persian Gulf.

First settled more than 7,000 years ago, Sharjah has long been a centre of trade and culture. Here's a quick summary about Sharjah and the emirate's history ...

In more recent times, Sharjah opened the first airport in the region in 1932. The Emirate is located midway between Europe and the Far East and is within 8 ...

The settlement in Sharjah extends back 5000 years, and it was one of the wealthiest areas in the Gulf region, its wealth deriving from its economic ingenuity.

Jun 3, 2023 · Sharjah was first founded around 1727, when the Al Qasimi clan controlled the city and settlement in Sharjah and became Sharjah independent. At ...

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The first post office in Sharjah was opened on July 10th, 1963 and at the same day the government placed on sale its first definitive postage stamps.