Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, led the council meeting at the Ruler's Office on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by key figures, including H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, both serving as Deputy Rulers of Sharjah and Deputy Chairmen of the Sharjah Executive Council.
According to Emirates News Agency, the council focused on several agenda items, including monitoring government department performances, assessing developments in government work, and reviewing plans to enhance the efficiency of government services in Sharjah. A significant outcome of the meeting was the adoption of a new policy to streamline warehouse permit issuance. This policy aims to harmonize government procedures and facilitate data sharing to enhance safety and regulatory compliance across the emirate's government entities.
The council also examined a report from the Committee for Controlling and Removing Violations in Commercial and Industrial Warehouses. The report highlighted a significant decrease in warehouse fires in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period over the past three years. It also proposed developments to improve electronic connectivity between government agencies to enhance prevention and compliance procedures, discussing potential impacts on various sectors and the policy's implementation scope.
Additionally, the council reviewed the 2025 annual report of the Standing Committee for the Deprived of Social Care. The report detailed the committee's activities, which included 50 meetings resulting in over 680 decisions. It addressed overall policies, achievements, adoption requests, and regulatory decisions aimed at ensuring the stability of children deprived of social care. The report noted how the rights of these individuals were secured through a helpline that received 3,648 reports. It also included statistics on shelter decisions related to various social care facilities and listed 41 recommendations, 33 for specific cases and eight directed to relevant authorities.
