# **Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi**
**Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah since 1974**, he has played a key role in the emirate’s economic, cultural, and educational development.
- He established the **Fujairah Free Zone (1987)** and **Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (2011)** to boost investment and trade.
- Passionate about education and culture, he founded the **Fujairah Social and Cultural Association (1990)** and **Fujairah Culture and Media Authority (2006)**.
- His efforts have positioned **Fujairah as a global hub for business, tourism, and the arts**.
- Born in **1948**, he studied in the **UK**, including at the **Royal Military Academy Sandhurst**.