Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi shares a photo of her daughter's wedding. SUPPLIED

Sharjah celebrated a royal milestone as the granddaughter of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, tied the knot on Sunday (September 21). Her mother, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi — a trailblazer in championing UAE culture, heritage, and women’s empowerment — announced the news on Monday (September 22) with a deeply personal message and photograph of her daughter standing beneath a canopy of angelic decorative birds and flowers. “Watching my daughter walk down the aisle in her wedding dress yesterday was one of the most emotional, heartwarming moments of my life. The little girl whose hand I used to hold is now a stunning, graceful woman beginning a new journey of her own,” Sheikha Bodour wrote without revealing her daughter's name. “As her mother, it fills my heart with indescribable pride and gratitude to witness the incredible person she’s become — kind, strong, loving, and full of grace,” she added. Sheikha Bodour described the wedding as the start of a new chapter, writing: “What a blessing it is to have walked beside her through every chapter, and now to watch her step into this new one. She may be a bride today, but she will always be my little girl.” The announcement quickly went viral, with social media users flooding the comments with congratulations and heartfelt wishes. Messages of “Mabrook” and roses filled her post, celebrating the new bride’s journey. Beyond her family role, Sheikha Bodour continues to be recognized globally for her work supporting displaced children, advancing literacy, and advocating for the visually impaired — a reminder that even in moments of personal joy, her influence extends far beyond the UAE. ICA/Expat Media ALSO READ: Sharjah Ruler's nephew Sheikh Sultan laid to rest
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