SEC approves exemption of 113 families from housing loans

Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its regular meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Council, at the Ruler’s Office.

The meeting discussed various governmental topics aimed at developing the governmental work system in the emirate, monitoring the performance of departments and authorities, and reviewing the progress of development projects across all cities and regions of Sharjah.

The Council approved the exemption of several housing support beneficiaries, converting their allocations from loan category to grant category, after meeting the required eligibility conditions.

A total of 113 families benefited from this decision, in accordance with the executive regulations of the Sharjah Department of Housing (SDH).

This approval reflects the humanitarian approach adopted by the Emirate of Sharjah under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at supporting citizens, reducing their burdens, and ensuring them a dignified and stable life that strengthens their role in serving their families and community.

The Council also approved the Legislative Drafting Guideline for the Emirate of Sharjah, designed to standardise methodologies, enhance the quality of legislative texts, and ensure their alignment with existing legal frameworks.

The guideline outlines best practices and technical recommendations to assist government entities involved in drafting or reviewing laws and regulations, while also keeping pace with technological advancements through the automation of legislation.

The structure of legislation includes the title and preamble of the law, the introductory section, the general framework of the legislation, the main provisions and concluding articles, in addition to the general rules, legislative drafting elements, sources, and references.

The Council reviewed the public parking management system in the Emirate of Sharjah, which aims to highlight the role of workers in organising parking areas and investment spaces to ensure their optimal use.

The project contributes to the economic and investment development of the emirate and includes efforts to enhance the digital system and regulate unplanned sandy parking lots.

The report also addressed the launch of smart parking zones and the unified public parking system across all cities in the emirate.

It discussed future parking projects, such as identifying key commercial areas, constructing multi-story parking buildings, and improving the management of government and private parking spaces.

These initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on Sharjah’s financial, social, security, and economic development.

Recently, in implementation of the directives of the Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at enhancing social stability and providing a decent living for the people of the emirate, the Council approved the first batch of beneficiaries of residential and investment land grants, numbering 2,000 beneficiaries, with 1,200 beneficiaries of residential land grants, and 800 beneficiaries of investment land grants, distributed across the various cities and regions of the emirate.

The Council reviewed a presentation on the housing study project for the Emirate of Sharjah until the year 2050, which aims to develop a comprehensive and sustainable housing plan for the emirate based on a comprehensive assessment of the housing sector, anticipating future needs, and developing integrated housing policies.

The importance of the study comes in its quest to provide a realistic model for population growth within the cities and regions of the emirate, preparing a roadmap for housing work efforts, and benefiting from modern and sustainable construction techniques.

The presentation included the timeline for preparing the study, and the main social, urban, and economic axes of the study, providing integrated outputs within the vision of the Government of Sharjah.

The council also discussed several government-related topics that serve various sectors and reviewed the progress of developmental projects in different cities and regions of the emirate. The council made decisions that aim to benefit citizens, enhance social stability, and improve the living conditions of Sharjah residents.

WAM