The Concept of Citizenship and its Manifestations in the Thought of Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi

This explores the depth of His Highness's intellectual project through a set of innate and acquired values based on doctrinal, social, cultural, or ethical foundations. These values form a reference framework for individuals, determining their interaction and behavior with the environment in which they live. Among these values is the concept of (belonging and loyalty), which are intertwined values that recall the nation's favor upon individuals, prompting them to fulfill their duty to serve the nation and be loyal to it in private and public. The author also touches upon His Highness's idea of creativity, describing it as a cultural and intellectual vehicle, a salvation for society and individuals, and a lamp that illuminates their compass for strength, unity, and confronting dangers. The author reviews many of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah's speeches and texts, whether direct and explicit speeches or those written in an evocative language, as seen in his theatrical works and novels that present a model reinforcing the values of citizenship. His Highness believes in the principle of acculturation while emphasizing the importance of adhering to national identity and the right to differ.