Sharjah Municipal Council opens 21st session

September 01, 2025 / 10:04 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Municipal Council convened the first meeting of its twenty-first annual session under the chairmanship of His Excellency Salem Ali Salem Al Muhairi. The meeting was held in accordance with Emiri Decree No. (47) of 2025, which called for the municipal councils in the Emirate of Sharjah to hold their first regular session.

High-level attendance

The session was attended by His Excellency Sultan Mohammed bin Muadhd bin Saeed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs; His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Hamouda Al Ketbi, Vice Chairman of the Council; Council members; His Excellency Obaid Saeed Al Tunaiji, Director General of Sharjah City Municipality; and His Excellency Ali Saeed Al Ketbi, Secretary of the Council.

Vision and direction

His Excellency Salem Al Muhairi opened the meeting by expressing gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for renewing his trust in the Council. He also thanked His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, for supporting the advancement of municipal work.

The Council outlined its vision for the session, focusing on improving service quality, enhancing delivery mechanisms, strengthening communication with residents, and increasing cooperation with other municipal councils and government institutions across Sharjah.

Review of previous achievements

The meeting featured a video presentation highlighting the Council’s accomplishments during the twentieth annual chapter. It included 75 meetings and resulted in the issuance of 450 recommendations, demonstrating the Council’s commitment to serving Sharjah and its people.

Commitment to progress

The Council concluded the session by reaffirming its commitment to align with the directives of the wise leadership. It pledged to launch community-responsive initiatives, fast-track development projects, and coordinate with relevant entities to deliver optimal results, further elevating Sharjah’s stature locally and globally.