Too young to kick it?

Sheikh Saqr Mohammed Al Qasemy, a member of the High Council and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has appointed his 13-year-old son, Sheikh Saqr bin Soud bin Saqr Al Qasemy, as sports club president of Ta'awun. He will carry out his role as club president, as well as continue his studies at the English Choiefat School, but is a teenager capable of fulfilling the role on a part-time or even a full-time basis? Can Sheikh Saqr make a success of his new role and the club? Or is he too young to be thrust into such a lofty position as sports club president? Have your say

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