SHARJAH: The Sharjah Ruler’s Court has announced the death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, brother of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
According to the announcement published on September 11, funeral prayers for Sheikh Mohammed will be held after Asr prayers on Friday at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah. His body will then be taken to Al Jubail Cemetery for burial.
The court also confirmed that an official three-day mourning period will begin on Friday.
Funeral and condolence arrangements
The funeral prayer will take place at King Faisal Mosque, one of Sharjah’s major mosques, before the burial at Al Jubail Cemetery.
Condolences for men will be received at the residence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi in Al Badee. Condolences for women will be received at the deceased’s residence in Al Tarfa.
The condolence period will begin on Saturday and continue for three days, according to the Ruler’s Court announcement.
Sheikh Mohammed was the brother of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi and Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem is among Sharjah’s senior members of the ruling family and serves as Deputy Ruler of the emirate.
Three-day mourning period announced
The declaration of official mourning places the death within Sharjah’s formal mourning arrangements, with the period beginning on Friday.
The announcement comes as Sharjah continues to carry out official activities under the leadership of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The emirate’s leadership structure includes Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi as Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, alongside Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi as Deputy Rulers.
No cause of death was provided in the Ruler’s Court announcement, and no additional medical details have been publicly confirmed in the sources reviewed for this report.
For residents wishing to pay their respects, the key arrangements are therefore the Friday funeral prayer at King Faisal Mosque, followed by burial at Al Jubail Cemetery, and the separate condolence locations beginning Saturday.
Who was Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Al Qasimi?
Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi was a member of Sharjah’s ruling Al Qasimi family and the brother of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
When will the funeral prayer be held?
The funeral prayer will be held after Asr prayers on Friday, September 11, 2026, at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah.
Where will Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Al Qasimi be buried?
He will be buried at Al Jubail Cemetery in Sharjah following the funeral prayer.
How long is the official mourning period?
Sharjah has declared three days of official mourning beginning Friday.
Where will condolences for men be received?
Condolences for men will be received at the residence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi in Al Badee.
Where will condolences for women be received?
Condolences for women will be received at Sheikh Mohammed’s residence in Al Tarfa. The condolence period begins Saturday and continues for three days.
Has the cause of death been announced?
The Ruler’s Court announcement reviewed for this report does not state a cause of death.
