Adoption of organizational structures for municipalities in the Emirate of Sharjah

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Published on 6 May 2026

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, has approved the new organizational structures for the municipalities of the Emirate of Sharjah (Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al-Hisn, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Mleiha, Al Bataeh, and Al Hamriyah). These structures aim to bring about a qualitative leap in administrative efficiency and the development of community services, empowering institutions and national cadres to achieve sustainability and innovation in municipal work. His Excellency Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah, Head of the Department of Human Resources, and Chairman of the Organizational Structures Committee in the Government of Sharjah, commended these changes. The adoption of the new organizational structures for municipalities underscores the importance of translating leadership visions into tangible reality through increased effort. This step reflects the forward-looking and wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, for the Emirate of Sharjah. These directives aim to bring about a qualitative leap in empowering and developing administrative competencies and community services, and to enhance sustainability and innovation in municipal work, ensuring alignment with the urban and economic development witnessed by the Emirate of Sharjah. His Excellency congratulated all directors and staff of Sharjah's municipalities on the issuance of the decision to adopt the organizational structures. He commended their valuable efforts in driving development and affirmed that this adoption represents a fundamental pillar for strengthening governance and improving the quality of life throughout the Emirate. The continuous support and sound guidance always contribute to the development of the municipal sector. His Excellency Sultan Muhammad bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect and preserve him, for his continuous support and guidance. The decree aims to develop the municipal sector and enhance its efficiency, noting that this Emiri decree represents a pivotal milestone in the development of the municipal work system. It aims to solidify institutional integration, improve performance efficiency, and expedite completion, which will positively impact the quality of services provided to citizens and residents. The efforts of the Organizational Structures Committee, chaired by His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Head of the Department of Human Resources, in preparing this integrated organizational framework, based on a developmental vision that enhances the efficiency of the municipal work system and elevates its institutional performance, were also commended. For his part, His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Municipal Affairs, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for his continuous support of the development process and the strengthening of the municipal work system in the Emirate. He emphasized that the adoption of the new organizational structures represents a qualitative leap in the municipal work process, enhancing performance flexibility and the integration of roles among municipalities. This contributes to raising the efficiency and quality of services provided to the community. He also praised the efforts of the Organizational Structures Committee in the Government of Sharjah, chaired by His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Head of the Department of Human Resources. In preparing and developing this integrated organizational framework in accordance with best institutional practices. A Qualitative Leap in Municipal Work His Excellency Talib Al Yahyai, Director of Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, affirmed: “The approval by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, of the new organizational structure for Dibba Al Hisn Municipality comes within the framework of His Highness’s keenness to develop the government work system and enhance the efficiency of institutional performance in various entities. The new organizational structure supports the municipality’s directions towards improving the quality of services provided to the community, through strengthening integration between departments and clarifying roles and responsibilities, which contributes to accelerating the pace of achievement and attaining the highest levels of excellence and sustainability. Dibba Al Hisn Municipality affirms that this step represents a qualitative leap in the municipal work process, which contributes to enhancing institutional flexibility, supporting innovation, and adopting the best modern practices, in line with the aspirations of the wise leadership to achieve a high quality of life in the community.” Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, for his continued support, which serves as an incentive to further develop performance and enhance services to meet the needs of the community. A New Step… Towards a More Efficient Future Under the generous directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the organizational structure of Kalba Municipality has been approved, marking a significant milestone that reflects the leadership's commitment to developing government work and improving the service system. In this context, Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Mazrouei, Director of Kalba Municipality, affirmed that this step represents a significant turning point that will contribute to strengthening institutional integration, accelerating the pace of achievement, and enhancing the quality of services provided to the community. "We continue… with the spirit of one team," towards more efficient performance and services that meet the aspirations of Kalba. This accreditation is a great incentive for our employees. His Excellency Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriyah Municipality, said: “At Al Hamriyah Municipality, we extend our sincere thanks and deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, for his wise directives to approve the general organizational structures for the municipalities of the Emirate of Sharjah. We also appreciate the role of the Executive Council of the Government of Sharjah and the efforts of the Organizational Structures Committee in the Government of Sharjah in preparing and approving these structures in accordance with best institutional practices. This accreditation is a great incentive for the employees of Al Hamriyah Municipality to exert more effort and dedication, and it enhances our ability to provide more efficient, higher-quality, and more flexible municipal services, keeping pace with the urban and service expansion that the Emirate is witnessing. The unification of organizational structures also reflects the level of institutional maturity in municipal work, and supports the clarity of responsibilities, the integration of roles, and the rapid response to the needs of the community, in accordance with best practices.”

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