Sharjah 24: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Decree Law No. (2) of 2021, amending Law No. (1) of 2019 on the regulation of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA).

The Decree-Law stipulates that the text of Article (4) of the referred Law No. (1) of 2019 shall be replaced by the following text: In order to achieve its objectives, SBA shall exercise the following competencies:
1- Establishing, managing and working to develop audio-visual and digital media in the Emirate after the approval of the Sharjah Media Council.
2- Conducting studies and research in all media fields to serve the objectives of the Authority.
3- Carrying out all work related to visual, audio and digital media, including photography in all cities and regions of the Emirate; and producing, publishing, marketing, advertising and distributing media; and working on media promotion in the Emirate showing aspects of development and prosperity.
4- Concluding contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and partnerships following the approval of the Sharjah Media Council and the approval of the Executive Council.
5- Coordinating and cooperating with the official media institutions in the UAE in all fields, including broadcasting unification and participation in media coverage.
6- Exchanging experiences with media institutions and bodies within the country and abroad.
7- Establishing companies affiliated with the Authority to achieve its objectives and serve its facilities.
8- Creating and developing audio-visual media.
9- Any other functions assigned to the Authority by the Ruler, the Executive Council or Sharjah Media Council.

According to the Decree-Law, Watar Radio is added to the media entities affiliated with SBA stipulated in Article (5) of Law No. (1) of 2019.