'I had no money': Sharjah Ruler says he had to sell shares to issue his new book

Khaleej Times · Yasmin Hussein · 2026-11-04 19:05 UTC

The royal talked about the financial hurdles he faced to publish his latest historical work, an encyclopaedia titled "The Portuguese in the Indian Ocean: Annals of History from 1497 CE - 1750 C"

Sheikh Dr Sultan's newest book delves into the history of the Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean

- PUBLISHED: Wed 4 Nov 2026, 11:05 PM

Publishing a book can be an expensive thing to do, even for Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, a recent interview with the UAE royal has revealed.

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