Sheikh Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Deputy Ruler of Fujairah, died on Wednesday. Funeral goers described how Sheikh Hamad oversaw a number of projects in the emirate and how he was always on hand to help solve problems.
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Sheikh Hamad visits the College of Technology in Fujairah on September 17, 1999. Ismail Aziz, who runs a car tyre shop and has lived in Fujairah for 16 years, said Sheikh Hamad ‘has overseen a lot of the projects that developed this emirate. Attending the funeral is the least we can do for this great man.’ Courtesy Ousama Al Hariri -
Sheikh Hamad inaugurates a book fair at the Fujairah Exhibition Centre on October 3, 1998. Courtesy Osama Al Hariri -
The Deputy Ruler of Fujairah was a patron of education. He is seen here inaugurating new branches of the Industrial Secondary School in Fujairah on October 28, 1998. Ihsanallah Ali, who works as a lorry driver at the public works department, said Sheikh Hamad would spend time ensuring workers had good living conditions. He would ‘make sure that if we faced any problems, he do what he could to help us,’ Ali said. Courtesy Osama Al Hariri -
Sheikh Hamad awards students at Umm Al Momineen Secondary School for Girls in Fujairah on April 14, 1998. Courtesy Osama Al Hariri -
The Deputy Ruler of Fujairah with one of the contestants at the Iron Man Tournament on April 29, 1998. Courtesy Osama Al Hariri -
Sheikh Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi at an Afforestation Week event on February 26, 1998 Emirati Majid Abdullah, 32, said Sheikh Hamad was a humble and kind man. ‘He is known in the emirate as a man of good deeds and kind, always helping others in need.’ Wam -
The Deputy Ruler of Fujairah attends a play at Fujairah Theatre on April 9, 1998. Courtesy Aletihad
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