General structure of Municipal Affairs Department approved

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Council.

The Council discussed various topics concerning the government’s financial results and the update of government procedures to keep pace with the growth witnessed by the Emirate of Sharjah in diverse vital sectors.

The Council reviewed the report on the results of the performance of the general budget and the outputs of activities for the first half of 2025 across various sectors, namely the social development sector, the government administration sector, the infrastructure sector, the capital projects sector, and the economic development sector, stressing the support of all entities to achieve the strategic goals and plans in a way that reflects on the development of government work.

The report included a statement comparing the actual expenses and revenues of government and independent departments and entities in the Emirate of Sharjah for the fiscal year 2025, contrasting them with the previous year.

It also detailed the completion rates of the targeted outputs for the first half at the level of government entities, in addition to the growth rates in vital sectors.

This reflects the financial balance and the wise policies pursued by the emirate in managing its resources, as well as enhancing the efficiency of financial performance to ensure the sustainability of development and the advancement of services provided to the community.

The Council approved the overall organisational structure of the Department of Municipal Affairs, which facilitates the Department’s work and enables it to perform its entrusted tasks.

It aligns with the ongoing development of the organisational frameworks and foundations of various government departments and agencies, directing the Council to conclude its legislative session.

Recently, the Council discussed a variety of government issues affecting all sectors to monitor and reinforce the emirate’s growth by implementing additional services and facilitation measures that support societal stability and cohesion while also ensuring dignified living standards for families.

In accordance with His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Council approved the launch of the Sharjah Census 2025 project, which is part of the emirate’s plans to collect diverse demographic, social, and economic data on its population.

This will provide a comprehensive image of Sharjah society and its requirements, as well as support for evidence-based decision-making using data and statistics.

The Sharjah Census 2025 will be conducted in three phases. It will start with a full count of Emirati households via phone interviews, followed by a full count via in-person field interviews, and it will end with population estimates through office work in early January 2026.

The preliminary results will be published in the first quarter of 2026, followed by the final results in the second quarter.

Following the guidance of the Ruler of Sharjah to help citizens build their homes and create extra income for a better life, the Council approved the second round of land grants for 1,500 people, including 550 residential land grants and 950 investment land grants across various cities and areas of Sharjah.

The Council reviewed a report on the services provided by Sharjah museums to visitors across the cities and regions of the emirate.

The report detailed how the museums operate in conveying and documenting historical, cultural, heritage, artistic, and Islamic information, in addition to offering an educational and entertaining experience targeting all age groups from children to adults.

It also examined the annual report for the Endowment Trusts Account for the year 2024, highlighting the most notable achievements and initiatives carried out.

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