Above: HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor and HH Princes Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi holding the decorations of the Order

The United Arab Emirates is one to the most prosperous monarchies of the Middle East. The Al Qassemi Family rules two principalities: Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

Yesterday, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor has bestowed upon HH Sheikha Hend bint Faisal Al Qassemi, Princess of Sharjah, the rank of Dame Commander of the Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel.

Despite of the young age, the princess is a great intelectual being an architect, writer, artist and educator. Amongst many enterprises, she’s the founder of the International Dubai Fashion Week and the Velvet magazine.

Her Highness is related to Prince Gharios through a grandmother’s link to the El Chemor (El Shoummar) family.