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The Africa Institute honored Sudanese historian Professor Yusuf Fadl Hassan with a special ceremony at the Africa Hall in collaboration with the Sudanese Social Center in Sharjah on November 5, 2022.
Professor Yusuf Fadl Hassan has dedicated his life to promoting the research and documentation movement in Africa and Asia. The 90-year-old historian was recently recognized as the 2022 edition’s ‘Cultural Personality of the Year’ at the Sharjah International Book Fair for his substantial efforts and invaluable work.
The Africa Institute took the opportunity to celebrate the distinguished creative intellectual, Professor Fadl with the unveiling of their publication dedicated in his honor titled, “Yusuf Fadl Hassan: Sobriety of Earning and Generous Giving”. The book is written by Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Shouk, Professor of History, Qatar University.
In the presence of Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of The Africa Institute, the evening was officially opened with Professor Salah M. Hassan, Director of The Africa Institute. Engineer Omar Ahmed Khojaly, President of the Sudanese community in Sharjah, President of the Sudanese Social Center in the Emirate of Sharjah also shared opening remarks followed by an address by the author of the book, Professor Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Shouk who shared a visual presentation on his method and briefly highlighted the chapters of the book dedicated to Professor Fadl, a key pillar of sustainable cultural development in the Arab world.
Professor Fadl through a moderated discussion with Professor Shouk answered questions with anecdotes shedding light on his journey, as well as the key milestones, that came with his illustrious career. He also expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
About Professor Yusuf Fadl
Born in Al Mahmiyya, Sudan, in 1932, Professor Fadl received his Bachelor’s degree in General Arts from Khartoum University in 1956, a Bachelor’s degree with honors in History from the University of London in 1959, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of London in 1964.
He served as a lecturer in the History department at the University of Khartoum. He served as the director of the Sudan Research Unit (which later became the African and Asian Studies Institute) from 1972 to 1983, entrusted with chronicling the Sudanese heritage and leading a team of researchers. Professor Yusuf served as the president of Khartoum University from 1985 to 1991 and was the editor of Sudan Notes and Records magazine, which has more than 20 editions. He also launched a Sudanese Studies magazine.
He has published more than 30 books, including The Arabs and Sudan: From the Seventh to the Early Sixteenth Century; Introduction to the History of Islamic States in Eastern Sudan, Studies in Sudanese History, and co-edited Tabaqat Wad Dayf Allah.
The Africa Institute honored Sudanese historian Professor Yusuf Fadl Hassan with a special ceremony at the Africa Hall in collaboration with the Sudanese Social Center in Sharjah on November 5, 2022.
The Africa Institute honored Sudanese historian Professor Yusuf Fadl Hassan with a special ceremony at the Africa Hall in collaboration with the Sudanese Social Center in Sharjah on November 5, 2022.
Professor Yusuf Fadl Hassan has dedicated his life to promoting the research and documentation movement in Africa and Asia. The 90-year-old historian was recently recognized as the 2022 edition’s ‘Cultural Personality of the Year’ at the Sharjah International Book Fair for his substantial efforts and invaluable work.
The Africa Institute took the opportunity to celebrate the distinguished creative intellectual, Professor Fadl with the unveiling of their publication dedicated in his honor titled, “Yusuf Fadl Hassan: Sobriety of Earning and Generous Giving”. The book is written by Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Shouk, Professor of History, Qatar University.
In the presence of Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of The Africa Institute, the evening was officially opened with Professor Salah M. Hassan, Director of The Africa Institute. Engineer Omar Ahmed Khojaly, President of the Sudanese community in Sharjah, President of the Sudanese Social Center in the Emirate of Sharjah also shared opening remarks followed by an address by the author of the book, Professor Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Shouk who shared a visual presentation on his method and briefly highlighted the chapters of the book dedicated to Professor Fadl, a key pillar of sustainable cultural development in the Arab world.
Professor Fadl through a moderated discussion with Professor Shouk answered questions with anecdotes shedding light on his journey, as well as the key milestones, that came with his illustrious career. He also expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
About Professor Yusuf Fadl
Born in Al Mahmiyya, Sudan, in 1932, Professor Fadl received his Bachelor’s degree in General Arts from Khartoum University in 1956, a Bachelor’s degree with honors in History from the University of London in 1959, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of London in 1964.
He served as a lecturer in the History department at the University of Khartoum. He served as the director of the Sudan Research Unit (which later became the African and Asian Studies Institute) from 1972 to 1983, entrusted with chronicling the Sudanese heritage and leading a team of researchers. Professor Yusuf served as the president of Khartoum University from 1985 to 1991 and was the editor of Sudan Notes and Records magazine, which has more than 20 editions. He also launched a Sudanese Studies magazine.
He has published more than 30 books, including The Arabs and Sudan: From the Seventh to the Early Sixteenth Century; Introduction to the History of Islamic States in Eastern Sudan, Studies in Sudanese History, and co-edited Tabaqat Wad Dayf Allah.
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