The production, staged at Al Hisn Fort as part of the Sharjah Public Library’s centennial celebrations, brought Sheikh Sultan’s literary work to life in a historic setting.

Sharjah, UAE, March 3, 2025 – Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), recognized a team of students, alumni and faculty from AUS for their contributions to The Pawned Dagger, a theatrical adaptation of a literary work by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, during an on-campus award ceremony.

The production, performed on January 29, 2025, at Al Hisn Fort in downtown Sharjah, was staged as part of the 100-year anniversary celebration of the Sharjah Public Library, reinforcing the role of storytelling in cultural preservation and education.


