Source : WAM
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its regular meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of SEC, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of SEC.
Review of government performance and service development
During the meeting, the Council discussed a number of topics related to monitoring the performance of government departments and authorities, as well as their plans to develop and improve the quality of services provided, in line with the expectations of individuals and institutions.
The Council issued a resolution to form the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee in the Emirate of Sharjah, chaired by Dr Mansour bin Nassar, Chairman of the Legal Department of Sharjah, with the following members: Saleh Mohammed Al Zaabi, Director of the Amiri Legal Affairs Office at the Legal Department, as Vice Chairman; Yousuf Hassan Abdullah Al Ali, Director of the Experts and Advisors Office at the Legal Department; Aisha Mohammed bin Saifan Al Suwaidi, Director of the Legislation Department at the Legal Department; Houria Mohammed Al Khayyal, Director of the Government Legal Services Department at the Legal Department; Al Sadiq Mahmoud Abu Sunaina and Sulaiman Ali Al Hatti, Legal Advisors at the Legal Department; Noura Abdullah Al Zari, Head of the Legal Affairs Section at the General Secretariat of the Executive Council; Dr Mudathir Abdullah Fadl, Legal Advisor at the Sharjah Economic Development Department; and Jawdat Ayoub Thabet, Legal Advisor at the Sharjah Department of Housing. Sultan Humaid Al Jarwan, Head of the Local Legislation Section at the Legal Department, has been assigned to serve as Secretary of the Committee.
The Council also issued a resolution regulating economic activities in the Emirate of Sharjah. The resolution aims to support economic development, regulate the practice of economic activities, promote the emirate’s economic profile, and enhance its investment position locally and internationally. It seeks to create an attractive investment environment, boost economic growth, and encourage both local and foreign investment.
Additionally, the resolution addressed several legal provisions concerning the competencies of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, licensing procedures for establishments, conditions for licence applicants, and the obligations of businesses. These measures are intended to strengthen the business environment, facilitate economic activity, and enhance the emirate’s competitiveness, supporting sustainable economic development.
The SEC reviewed the 2025 outcomes report of the Districts Affairs Department, which included statistics on district councils, parents’ councils, and community affairs, as well as initiatives, awards, and events organised by the department. The report also outlined future plans and key challenges.
It highlighted the main services provided by district councils to community members, including general and urgent requests, condolence arrangements, and services related to the affairs of families of the deceased, totalling 1,968 requests. The councils achieved an 88 percent score in the service quality measurement index. In addition, the report noted that 5,042 parents were engaged through parents’ councils across the emirate’s cities and regions, alongside various programmes and field visits.
