Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi
Sheikh Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi () is a member of the royal house of Al Qasimi who rule the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. He was the first Under Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Chief of staff in Abu Dhabi. Today, Sheikh Faisal is a chairman of the board of directors of a number of private companies including Faisal Holding LLC, GIBCA, Grand Stores, Hospitality Management Holdings LLC, and United Arab Bank. He has several companies and affiliates in key industrial sectors such as real estate, hospitality, tourism, trading, marketing, energy and resources, security printing and private equity. Early life and education Sheikh Faisal is the son of Sultan bin Salim Al Qasimi (ruler of Ras Al Khaimah from 19 July 1921 to February 1948) and grandson of Salim bin Sultan Al Qasimi (who ruled both Ras Al Khaimah, from 14 April 1868 to 1869, and Sharjah, from 14 April 1868 to March 1883). Sheikh Faisal started his education in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Katateb School, and then went to Al Ahmadiya School of Dubai and Al Qassimia School of Sharjah. In 1954, Sheikh Faisal joined the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS), and graduated in 1956