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{{short description|Government of the Emirate of Sharjah}} |
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The '''Government of Sharjah''' ({{lang-ar|حكومة الشارقة}}) is the subnational authority that governs the ], one of the seven constituent monarchies which make up the ]. The Government of Sharjah is headed by the ], currently ]. The ruler appoints the members of the Sharjah Executive Council, who oversee the various agencies of the emirate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |last2=WAM |title=Sharjah Ruler appoints Secretary-General of the Emirate's Executive Council |url=https://www.zawya.com/en/legal/sharjah-ruler-appoints-secretary-general-of-the-emirates-executive-council-it7lbgwr |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=www.zawya.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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|government_name = Government of Sharjah |
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|nativename = حكومة الشارقة |
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|country = ] |
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|url = {{URL|https://ec.shj.ae/en/|ec.shj.ae}} |
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|image = File:Coat of arms of Sharjah (2).svg |
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|image_size = Emblem of the Sharjah |
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|branch1 = Head of Government |
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|branch3 = Executive Authority |
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|leader_type = Chairman |
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|main_body = Sharjah Executive Council |
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|appointed = Ruler of Sharjah |
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|branch4 = Judicial Authority |
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|court = Sharjah Court of Cassation |
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The '''Government of Sharjah''' ({{langx|ar|حكومة الشارقة}}) is the subnational authority that governs the ], one of the seven constituent monarchies which make up the ]. The executive authority and head of the government is the ], Sheikh ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-sheikh-sultan-establishes-energy-council-in-sharjah-1.104505841 | title=UAE: Sheikh Sultan establishes Energy Council in Sharjah | date=28 October 2024 }}</ref> The Ruler of Sharjah appoints the Sharjah Executive Council,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://extranet.who.int/agefriendlyworld/sharjah-executive-council-approves-the-new-strategic-plan-for-the-sharjah-age-friendly-city-program-2024-2026/ | title=Sharjah Executive Council approves the new strategic plan for the Sharjah Age-Friendly City Program 2024-2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.wam.ae/en/article/b4jz44s-sharjah-ruler-approves-general-organisational | title=H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Government Legal Department (SGLD).The Decree stipulated that the general organisational structure of the SGLD attached to }}</ref> which is led by the ] and is responsible for the day-to-day management of Sharjah Government agencies such as the ] and numerous other governing entities<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-national-day-5-day-holiday-for-government-employees-in-sharjah | title=UAE National Day: Paid holidays announced for government employees in Sharjah, Ajman }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/ministers-and-global-experts-to-address-information-wars-at-igcf-sharjah-1.103954958 | title=Ministers and global experts to address information wars at IGCF Sharjah | date=29 August 2024 }}</ref> |
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=== Organisation === |
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== History == |
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Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah was once part of a single emirate, along with Ras Al Khaimah, which was ruled by the Al Qasimi family. H.H. Sheikh ] assumed the throne in 1972 - also known as "a scholar" in history, and was awarded a PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) for his outstanding work. |
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The Emirate of Sharjah is an absloute monarchy, headed by the ruler of Sharjah. The ruler issues decrees to establish government departments and agencies and amend rules and regulations in the emirate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Political System of the UAE |url=https://www.hziegler.com/articles/political-system-of-the-uae.html |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=www.hziegler.com}}</ref> |
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Under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Sharjah has progressed rapidly. Today, it is known as the cultural capital of the UAE. The discovery of the Mubarak oil field near Abu Musa Island in 1971 changed the fortunes of the emirate. In 1981, after Mubarak's reserves began to dwindle, the discovery of the offshore gas and liquid gas field of ] gave a further boost to its revenues. |
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Sharjah is also the first port in the Middle East to have fully equipped container facilities. Its large and attractive port at Khorfakkan provides key facilities for ships that do not need to enter the Gulf. |
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==Sharjah Executive Council== |
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==== Departments and Agencies ==== |
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The Sharjah Executive Council of the ], the supreme executive authority of the Emirate, It was established in October 1999 with the objective of assisting the Ruler in the discharge of his duties. To exercise his powers, formulate the general policy of the Emirate and implement its development It plans to raise social and economic standards in the emirate. It also tries to coordinate To serve the community and maintain momentum among all government departments and agencies |
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Department of Agriculture & Livestock |
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Aspirations of Citizens and Residents of the Emirate of Sharjah. Under Act No. (2) of 1999, as amended, the Executive Council undertakes Number of activities. |
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The members of the Executive Council include:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ec.shj.ae/en/executive-council/ | title=The Executive Council – Sharjah Executive Council }}</ref> |
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|His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
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|Chairman |
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|His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
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|First Deputy Chairman |
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|His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi |
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|Second Deputy Chairman |
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|Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Sharjah Finance Department |
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|Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Sharjah Seaports and Customs, Chairman of the Hamriyah Free Zone and the Sharjah International Airport Free Zone |
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|Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi |
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|Chairman of Ruler’s Office |
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|Sheikh Khalid Bin Isam Bin Saqer Al Qassimi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department |
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|Sheikh Fahim Bin Sultan Bin Khalid Al Qasimi |
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|Council Member |
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|Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations |
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|Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development |
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|Sheikh Majid Bin Sultan Bin Saqer Al Qasimi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Districts Affairs Department |
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|His Excellency Rashid Ahmed Abdulla Bin Al Shaikh |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of Al Dewan Al Amiri |
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|His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed AlOwais |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Department of Culture |
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|His Excellency Dr. Engineer Khalifa Musabeh Ahmed Alteneiji |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock |
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|Her Excellency Hana Saif Abdullah Al Suwaidi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority |
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|His Excellency Abdulla Ali Al Mahyan |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Federal Affairs Office in Sharjah |
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|His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Sharjah International Airport Authority |
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|His Excellency Engineer Ali Saeed Sultan Muhammad Bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Department of Public Works (DPW) |
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|His Excellency Khalid Jasim Saif Al Midfa |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority |
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|His Excellency Engineer Khaled Butti bin Butti Al Muhairi |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of the Department of Housing |
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|His Excellency Dr. Engineer Yousif Khamis Mohamed Alathmane |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority |
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|His Excellency Adviser Dr. Mansour Mohammed Bin Nassar |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman Of Sharjah Government Legal Department |
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|His Excellency Dr. Abdelaziz Saeed Obaid Bin Butti Almheiri |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of Sharjah Health Authority |
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|His Excellency Engineer Omar Khalfan bin Huraimel Al Shamsi |
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|Chairman of the Municipal Affairs Department |
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|His Excellency Engineer Hamad Juma AlShamsi |
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|Chairman of Department of Town Planning and Survey |
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|His Excellency Ali Ahmed Ali Abughazayain |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairman of Sharjah Fish Resources Authority |
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|His Excellency Hamad Abdalla AlMahmoud |
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|Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department |
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|His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi |
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|Chairman of the Department of Human Resources |
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|His Excellency Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amir |
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|Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police |
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|His Excellency Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan Al Meel |
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|Council Member |
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|Chairperson of the Sharjah Social Services Department |
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==See also== |
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Department of Awqaf |
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{{Portal|United Arab Emirates}} |
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* ], the ruling family of Sharjah |
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* ], head of the Emirate of Sharjah |
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==References== |
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Department of Culture |
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Department of Human Resources |
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Department of Municipalities Affairs |
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Department of Statistics and Community Development |
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Department of Town Planning and Survey |
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Government Relations Department |
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Petroleum Council Sharjah |
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Sharjah Documentation & Archives Authority |
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Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority |
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Social Services Department<ref>{{Cite web |title=Services Directory |url=https://ec.shj.ae/en/government-services-directory/ |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=Shrjah Execuitve Council}}</ref> |
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{{Emirate of Sharjah|state=collapsed}} |
Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah was once part of a single emirate, along with Ras Al Khaimah, which was ruled by the Al Qasimi family. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi assumed the throne in 1972 - also known as "a scholar" in history, and was awarded a PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) for his outstanding work.
Under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Sharjah has progressed rapidly. Today, it is known as the cultural capital of the UAE. The discovery of the Mubarak oil field near Abu Musa Island in 1971 changed the fortunes of the emirate. In 1981, after Mubarak's reserves began to dwindle, the discovery of the offshore gas and liquid gas field of Al Sajaa gave a further boost to its revenues.
Sharjah is also the first port in the Middle East to have fully equipped container facilities. Its large and attractive port at Khorfakkan provides key facilities for ships that do not need to enter the Gulf.
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