Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), presided over a meeting of the Council at the Ruler’s Office.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.

The Council reviewed various topics concerning the progress of implementing Sharjah's general policies, which aim to offer top-notch services to the community across multiple sectors and areas.
The Council has made a ruling concerning the conditional release of convicts in Sharjah. According to this decision, a convict may be granted release with a freedom-restricting penalty of one month or more if they have served three-quarters of their sentence.

In cases of life imprisonment, release may be possible after the convict has served a minimum of 20 years. Ultimately, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police will make the final decision on the release, and the Public Prosecution in Sharjah will be notified accordingly.

The decision also outlined the terms for conditional release, the obstacles that could hinder release, the grounds for cancellation, the executive decisions involved, as well as the measures for enforcement and publication.

The Council recently reviewed a presentation on the gross domestic product (GDP) of Sharjah. This presentation offered a thorough overview of the emirate's economic performance, highlighting the strength of its economy and its competitive standing among other economies. It included key indicators for evaluating GDP as well as insights into economic performance, growth rates from previous years, and the main sectors that contribute to the GDP.

The presentation highlighted the periodic economic surveys carried out by the Sharjah government, either annually or intermittently, to aid in decision-making and deliver accurate data on the emirate's economy. This information supports both the public and private sectors and plays a key role in developing future plans.

The Council has given the green light to amend the organisational structure of Sharjah Municipality in order to align with the substantial advancements in its operations and responsibilities.
Meanwhile the Organising Committee of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition - ACRES announced that Sharjah Executive Council’s (SEC) decision to reduce property transaction fees at ACRES 2025 will significantly enhance the emirate’s real estate sector.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the SEC, approved the reduction in sale and purchase fees for transactions at the exhibition, strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading real estate investment destination.
Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the event will run from 22nd to 25th January 2025, at Expo Centre Sharjah. It will feature a range of developers and investment companies, showcasing groundbreaking projects and offering exclusive deals.

SEC’s decision includes a 0.5 per cent reduction in selling fees for developers and discounts on purchase fees: 1 percent for UAE and GCC citizens and 2 per cent for other nationalities. This move is expected to boost sales, attract investors, and elevate Sharjah’s real estate market.
The exhibition will also introduce pioneering projects and trends, further cementing Sharjah’s role as a global real estate hub.
Separately, the volume of real estate transactions in Sharjah has increased by 47 per cent during the first nine months of 2024, compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, Sharjah has set new milestones in digital transformation and innovation at the 11th edition of the Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum (SITTF) which took place on November 25th at the Expo Centre Sharjah.
The forum unveiled a line-up of panels and workshops and explored new technologies, digital innovations, health protocols, and new safety practices in the Travel & Tourism industry.

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced this year’s theme for SITTF as “The Future of Tourism: Digitisation, Health, and Safety” marking Sharjah’s tourism growth, inviting industry experts to witness its innovative ideas, and to partake in discussions shaping the future of tourism.

“The Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum is a vital opportunity for us to come together and address the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.”

“This forum represented our commitment to fostering a resilient tourism sector that not only meets the needs of today’s travellers but also protects our cultural heritage and environment for future generations.”

“By focusing on the intersection of digitisation, health, and safety, we aim to equip industry decision makers and leaders of influence in the sector with the information, knowledge and expertise necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of tourism to keep pace with its major transformations, creating a safer and more sustainable travel experience for everyone,” said Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA.

The forum explored how digital technologies are fundamentally reshaping the tourism industry, with attendees gaining valuable insight into the transformation of consumer behavior driven by digital platforms and the critical role of data-driven decision-making.