Name: Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi
Designation: Chairman
Company: Tilal Properties
Category: Developer Titans
Under the strategic vision of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Sharjah’s real estate landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. With academic roots in business administration from Arkansas State University and a master’s in Computer & Information Systems from the University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan, Sheikh Sultan brings a unique blend of technical insight and global business acumen to his leadership at Tilal Properties. Founded in 2014, Tilal Properties emerged during Sharjah’s developmental boom as a bold venture to redefine the emirate’s urban future. Established as a joint venture between Sharjah Asset Management and Eskan Real Estate Development, the company was created with a singular purpose: to develop world-class, master-planned communities that align with international standards while remaining rooted in the cultural and social fabric of the region.
Central to that legacy is Tilal City, a landmark AED 2.4 billion mixed-use development that is reshaping the emirate’s urban identity. Touted as the ‘New Sharjah,’ Tilal City is the first master-planned community in the emirate and is set to become home to around 65,000 residents. Strategically located on Emirates Road (E611), the project is only 10 km from Sharjah International Airport and within 2 km of the Dubai border, offering exceptional connectivity to both emirates.
Spread across thoughtfully designed plots, the development offers a mix of townhouses, villas (both detached and semi-detached), and mixed-use buildings. In a significant shift driven by Sharjah’s updated property legislation, Tilal City now welcomes foreign investors with 100-year renewable leaseholds, a move that opens up the market to global buyers without requiring them to be physically present in the UAE. Beyond residential offerings, the development also includes Tilal Mall, set to become one of the largest fully serviced business centres in Sharjah, covering over two million square feet. Designed to attract regional and international businesses alike, it reflects the company’s broader ambition to energize Sharjah’s commercial and tourism sectors.
Tilal City is more than just a real estate project, it is an investment in Sharjah’s future. Under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the company is reshaping how people live, work, and invest in the Emirate of Sharjah.
