Sharjah Ruler amends laws on police, military ranks
- 26 Mar 2025
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No.(5) of 2025, amending Law No.(1) of 2025 on the reorganisation of the police and security forces in Sharjah.
He also enacted Law No.(6) of 2025, which modifies Law No.(2) of 2021 regarding human resources for military personnel in the emirate’s regulatory bodies.
The revisions update military ranks within Sharjah’s police, security forces, and regulatory bodies by removing two non-commissioned officer ranks. This change facilitates career progression, allowing personnel to advance more easily to officer ranks. The amendment acknowledges their service and enhances career motivation within the emirate’s military framework.
Under the amendments, military ranks for police, security forces, and regulatory body personnel in Sharjah are now structured as follows:
Officers:1. Second Lieutenant2. First Lieutenant3. Captain4. Major5. Lieutenant Colonel6. Colonel7. Brigadier8. Major General9. Lieutenant General10. GeneralNon-commissioned Officers:1. Sergeant2. First Sergeant3. Warrant Officer4. Senior Warrant Officer5. Officer AssistantEnlisted Personnel:1. Recruit2. Police Officer3. Senior Police Officer4. Corporal5. Senior Corporal
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