Under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the celebration of the AUS on the occasion of the UAE National Day.

The celebration was held at the main campus of the University, with the cooperation of the Emirati Cultural Club.

On the onset of the celebration of the 46th National Day, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the Heritage Village on the main courtyard of the University and toured its various stands.

Dr. Bjorn Kjerve ,the Chancellor of the AUS, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, and Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates on this occasion.

Dr. Moza Al Shehhi, Dean of Student Affairs at the AUS, congratulated the UAE leadership on the National Day.

Senior officials attended the event.