Al Julanda Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the latest historical novel by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, was launched at the Sharjah International Book Fair on 7 November 2026.
Readers interested in the region’s past can also open an Arabic digital edition on the author’s official website.
What is the story about?
According to the official launch account, the novel follows Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi across 38 years. Its five chapters take the story from Sharjah to Ras Al Khaimah, Khasab, Muscat and Lingeh.
The plot brings together exile, imprisonment, pearl diving and the search for a childhood love. These personal experiences sit within the political, social and maritime life of the 19th-century Gulf.
For readers drawn to local history, the journey offers a way to follow connections between Gulf towns through one person’s story.
Why the title Al Julanda?
The launch account explains that Al Julanda was a childhood nickname inspired by an ancient Omani king. It eventually became better known than Sheikh Khalid’s given name.
Open the Arabic edition
The online reader lets you turn through the book’s pages in your browser. Start with the linked edition if you want to explore its Arabic text from home.
