Sharjah Consultative Council Discusses Policies of Ports

The meeting, held this morning, was attended by members of the Committee for Financial, Economic, and Industrial Affairs, chaired by Rashid Abdullah bin Huwaiden, as well as several members of the council who had submitted requests to discuss the authority's policies.

During the meeting, the proposed topics for discussion in the next session were reviewed, and members presented their inquiries and comments to strengthen communication and improve the services and programs of the authority in sectors related to the economy, business development, services, and infrastructure at the sea ports, customs centers, border points, and free zones under the authority.

The meeting involved an exchange of views and comprehensive analysis of key issues concerning the advancement of the commercial and economic sectors in the Emirate, with the goal of identifying areas that should be prioritized in the upcoming session to achieve the future development and growth objectives for these expanding and flourishing sectors managed by the authority.

The members then raised several questions they would like to pose, highlighting the economic profile and investor appeal of the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as the world-class services available there.

They also discussed various topics related to maritime navigation, marine transport activities in the Emirate’s waters, and the support of the national economy through the regulation of export and import operations and the adoption of best customs practices.

The members emphasised the authority's important role in attracting business from around the world and promoting Sharjah's competitiveness, alongside the need to apply standards that contribute to fostering a thriving and attractive investment environment in the free zones managed by the authority, in accordance with the best global standards.