{"id":52,"date":"2026-03-18T08:46:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astf.net\/new\/honorary-president\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:46:21","slug":"honorary-president","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/astf.net\/new\/honorary-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Honorary President"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n \"His\n <\/picture>\n <\/div>\n
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\n <\/i>
\n Honorary President<\/span>
\n <\/span>\n

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi<\/h1>\n
\n Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE<\/span>
\n Ruler of Sharjah<\/span>
\n ASTF Patron Since 2000<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n 25+<\/span>
\n Years of Patronage<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 70K+<\/span>
\n Members United<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 120+<\/span>
\n Countries Reached<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n $50M+<\/span>
\n Funds Mobilized<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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\n HH Official Website<\/span>
\n <\/a>\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n
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\n <\/i>
\n A Vision for Arab Science<\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n

\n \u201cThe Foundation is a fully independent institution, governed by an internal regulatory framework in accordance with the law, and has gained the trust and recognition of some of the most renowned Arab scientists from within the Arab world and abroad.\u201d\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\n <\/i>\n

Scientific Independence<\/h4>\n

Ensuring ASTF remains free from political influence, governed solely by scientific merit and the pursuit of knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i>\n

Regional Collaboration<\/h4>\n

Uniting Arab scientists across borders to address shared challenges and leverage collective expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i>\n

Global Engagement<\/h4>\n

Connecting Arab researchers with the international scientific community for knowledge exchange and partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n

\n <\/i>
\n Legacy & Impact<\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n

\n Under the visionary patronage of His Highness, ASTF has achieved remarkable milestones in advancing Arab science and technology:\n <\/p>\n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>
\n Scientific Networks<\/span>
\n <\/h4>\n

Established multiple specialized networks connecting researchers in HealthTech, AI, Climate, Water Security, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\n <\/i>
\n Hope for Future<\/span>
\n <\/h4>\n

Launched a scholarship program supporting promising Arab scientists in their pursuit of advanced degrees and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\n <\/i>
\n Scientific Conferences<\/span>
\n <\/h4>\n

Organized major international conferences including AMSTRO, bringing together scientists from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\n <\/i>
\n Research & Reports<\/span>
\n <\/h4>\n

Published groundbreaking research reports addressing critical scientific and technological challenges facing the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>
\n Continued Support & Patronage<\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n

\n His Highness\u2019s unwavering commitment to ASTF continues to drive the foundation\u2019s mission forward through:\n <\/p>\n

\n
\n

AMSTRO 2026<\/h4>\n

The upcoming Arab Meeting on Scientific and Technological Research Outlook, under His Highness\u2019s patronage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

New Networks<\/h4>\n

Six new specialized scientific networks launching in 2025 to expand ASTF\u2019s reach and impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Board Guidance<\/h4>\n

Providing strategic direction through continued engagement with ASTF\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>
\n Related Pages<\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n
\n
\n <\/i>\n

Amiri Decree<\/h4>\n

<\/p><\/a>
\n
\n <\/i>\n

About ASTF<\/h4>\n

<\/p><\/a>
\n
\n <\/i>\n

Structure<\/h4>\n

<\/p><\/a>
\n
\n <\/i>\n

Board Members<\/h4>\n

<\/p><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Honorary President His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE Ruler of Sharjah ASTF Patron Since 2000 25+ Years of Patronage 70K+ Members United 120+ Countries Reached $50M+ Funds Mobilized HH Official Website A Vision for Arab Science \u201cThe Foundation is a fully independent institution, governed by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"[pl_section el_id=\"astf-main\"][pl_col pagelayer-id=\"col1\" stretch=\"auto\" col_style=\"default\"][pl_raw_html]\n\n

\n
\n
\n
\n \n \n \"His\n <\/picture>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n <\/i>\n Honorary President<\/span>\n <\/span>\n

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi<\/h1>\n
\n Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE<\/span>\n Ruler of Sharjah<\/span>\n ASTF Patron Since 2000<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n 25+<\/span>\n Years of Patronage<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 70K+<\/span>\n Members United<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 120+<\/span>\n Countries Reached<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n $50M+<\/span>\n Funds Mobilized<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/i>\n HH Official Website<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n
\n
\n

\n <\/i>\n A Vision for Arab Science<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n
\n \"The Foundation is a fully independent institution, governed by an internal regulatory framework in accordance with the law, and has gained the trust and recognition of some of the most renowned Arab scientists from within the Arab world and abroad.\"\n <\/blockquote>\n\n
\n
\n <\/i>\n

Scientific Independence<\/h4>\n

Ensuring ASTF remains free from political influence, governed solely by scientific merit and the pursuit of knowledge.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n <\/i>\n

Regional Collaboration<\/h4>\n

Uniting Arab scientists across borders to address shared challenges and leverage collective expertise.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n <\/i>\n

Global Engagement<\/h4>\n

Connecting Arab researchers with the international scientific community for knowledge exchange and partnership.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n \n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>\n Legacy & Impact<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Under the visionary patronage of His Highness, ASTF has achieved remarkable milestones in advancing Arab science and technology:\n <\/p>\n\n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>\n Scientific Networks<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n

Established multiple specialized networks connecting researchers in HealthTech, AI, Climate, Water Security, and more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\n <\/i>\n Hope for Future<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n

Launched a scholarship program supporting promising Arab scientists in their pursuit of advanced degrees and research.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\n <\/i>\n Scientific Conferences<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n

Organized major international conferences including AMSTRO, bringing together scientists from around the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

\n <\/i>\n Research & Reports<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n

Published groundbreaking research reports addressing critical scientific and technological challenges facing the region.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>\n Continued Support & Patronage<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n His Highness's unwavering commitment to ASTF continues to drive the foundation's mission forward through:\n <\/p>\n\n

\n
\n

AMSTRO 2026<\/h4>\n

The upcoming Arab Meeting on Scientific and Technological Research Outlook, under His Highness's patronage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

New Networks<\/h4>\n

Six new specialized scientific networks launching in 2025 to expand ASTF's reach and impact.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

Board Guidance<\/h4>\n

Providing strategic direction through continued engagement with ASTF's Board of Directors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

\n
\n

\n <\/i>\n Related Pages<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n
\n \n <\/i>\n

Amiri Decree<\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/i>\n

About ASTF<\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/i>\n

Structure<\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/i>\n

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