Government of Sharjah
The Government of Sharjah (Arabic: حكومة الشارقة) is the subnational authority that governs the Emirate of Sharjah, one of the seven constituent monarchies which make up the United Arab Emirates. The Government of Sharjah is headed by the ruler of Sharjah, currently Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. The ruler appoints the members of the Sharjah Executive Council, who oversee the various agencies of the emirate.[1]
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| Emirate | Emirate of Sharjah |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Website | ec.shj.ae |
| Head of Government | |
| Ruler of Sharjah | Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| Executive Authority | |
| Executive Council | Sharjah Executive Council |
| Appointed by | Ruler of Sharjah |
Organisation
The Emirate of Sharjah is an absloute monarchy, headed by the ruler of Sharjah. The ruler issues decrees to establish government departments and agencies and amend rules and regulations in the emirate.[2]
Departments and Agencies
Department of Agriculture & Livestock
Department of Awqaf
Department of Civil Aviation
Department of Culture
Department of Human Resources
Department of Municipalities Affairs
Department of Statistics and Community Development
Department of Town Planning and Survey
Districts & Villages Affairs Department
Economic Development Department
Environment & Protected Areas Authority
Finance Department
Government Relations Department
Petroleum Council Sharjah
Roads & Transport Authority
Sharjah Documentation & Archives Authority
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority
Sharjah Health Authority
Sharjah Media Council
Sharjah Private Education Authority
Sharjah Urban Planning Council
Social Services Department[3]
References
- Staff Writer; WAM. "Sharjah Ruler appoints Secretary-General of the Emirate's Executive Council". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- "The Political System of the UAE". www.hziegler.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- "Services Directory". Sharjah Execuitve Council. Retrieved 2023-06-15.