Sharjah24: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received a delegation from the Portuguese University of Coimbra, on Thursday morning at Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre.

His Highness extended his appreciation of the delegation’s participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair, where they showcase a magnificent collection of precious centuries-old manuscripts from the university’s library, allowing the event’s visitors to view the exquisite documents that detail the Portuguese presence in the Gulf.
His Highness discussed during the meeting, which was attended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Book Authority, his historical bond forged with the university, a bond that goes back 30 years, and its role in enriching His Highness’s ocean of knowledge with its vast collection of documents. 
His Highness presented His Highness’s book “A Momentous Journey: The Complete Manuscript of the ‘Book of Duarte Barbosa’ 1565” to the delegation. His Highness also received a special publication about the university’s exhibition at the SIBF titled “The Portuguese in the Gulf, 1507-1650: An Interlinked History”.
On the meeting’s sidelines, His Highness and the delegation toured the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre, exploring the exquisite collections.