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{{short description|Government of the Emirate of Sharjah}} |
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|government_name = Government of Sharjah |
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|nativename = حكومة الشارقة |
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|division_type = ] |
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|division = ] |
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|country = ] |
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|url = {{url|https://ec.shj.ae/en/|ec.shj.ae}} |
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|branch1 = Head of Government |
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|branch1_label1 = ] |
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|branch1_data1 = ] |
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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>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-sheikh-sultan-establishes-energy-council-in-sharjah-1.104505841</ref>. The Ruler of Sharjah appoints the Sharjah Executive Council<ref>https://extranet.who.int/agefriendlyworld/sharjah-executive-council-approves-the-new-strategic-plan-for-the-sharjah-age-friendly-city-program-2024-2026/</ref><ref>https://www.wam.ae/en/article/b4jz44s-sharjah-ruler-approves-general-organisational</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>https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-national-day-5-day-holiday-for-government-employees-in-sharjah</ref><ref>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/ministers-and-global-experts-to-address-information-wars-at-igcf-sharjah-1.103954958</ref> |
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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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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 Saja 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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==See also== |
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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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* ] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{Official website|https://ec.shj.ae/|name=Government of Sharjah}} |
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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 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 Saja 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.
