SEC adopts policy to develop warehouse permit issuance rules

July 21, 2026 / 3:14 PM

Sharjah 24: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, presided over the Council’s meeting, held Tuesday, June 23, at the Ruler’s Office. The meeting was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council; and His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.

The Council reviewed several agenda topics related to monitoring the performance of government departments and authorities, as well as the latest developments in government work and development plans aimed at enhancing the efficiency of government services across Sharjah.

The Council adopted a policy aimed at developing procedures for issuing warehouse permits, which will create a streamlined approach for managing warehouse operations by harmonizing government procedures and facilitating data sharing, hence enhancing safety and ensuring compliance, involving several Sharjah government entities.

The Council looked over a report from the Committee for Controlling and Removing Violations in Commercial and Industrial Warehouses. The report compared warehouse fires and showed a significant decrease in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in the past three years. It also included development proposals to improve electronic connections between government agencies. This aims to make prevention and compliance procedures easier. The report discussed the expected effects on different sectors, the extent of policy application and implementation, and the Committee's recommendations.

The Council reviewed the annual report of the Standing Committee for the Deprived of Social Care for 2025. The report discussed the Committee's work, which included 50 meetings where it made more than 680 decisions. It also covered the overall policies, the Committee's achievements, the number of adoption requests, and the regulatory decisions aimed at ensuring the stability of children. Additionally, it highlighted how the rights of those deprived of social care were provided and secured through the helpline, which received 3,648 reports from various groups.

The report also showed statistics about shelter decisions. These include Dar Al Aman, the Women’s Protection Center, Old People’s Home, Social Care Center for Children, and Wahat Al Rushd. It also listed the committee’s 41 recommendations, which consist of 33 recommendations for cases and 8 recommendations for the relevant authorities.