SEC reviews proposals for job seekers’ training plan

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, presided over a meeting of the Executive 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 Executive Council.

During the meeting, the SEC reviewed recent updates on government initiatives in the emirate. They examined reports on the activities of various government departments and agencies, and gained insights into the progress of development projects underway in different cities and regions.

The Council has reviewed proposals aimed at developing a training and qualification programme for job seekers in Sharjah. This initiative, launched under the guidance of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, seeks to equip job hunters with comprehensive training and development opportunities. The goal is to enhance their skills and capabilities, thereby enabling them to secure suitable employment opportunities.

The Council also examined the report detailing the outcomes of implementing Council Resolution No. 19 of 2022, which focuses on providing medical and dental care services to elderly citizens in Sharjah.

This initiative aims to safeguard the elderly from diseases affecting their teeth and mouth, while also addressing the related health issues they may encounter.

The report outlined the procedures for delivering the service and provided statistics regarding the elderly who benefit from it. Since the decision was implemented, over 16,000 senior citizens in Sharjah have taken advantage of the health insurance service for dental treatment.

Recently, the Sharjah Executive 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.

In another recent development, 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.