Al Sayegh: Sharjah 2026 budget reflects government priorities

December 25, 2025 / 3:52 PM

Sharjah24: His Excellency Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of the Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), affirmed that discussions with members of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) regarding the 2026 budget of Sharjah government departments and authorities were constructive and purposeful, with all enquiries raised by council members fully addressed.

Speaking to Sharjah24 following the sixth session of the Sharjah Consultative Council, held as part of the third ordinary session of the eleventh legislative term, Al Sayegh highlighted the constructive engagement between the executive and legislative branches in reviewing the emirate’s financial plans for the coming year.

Focus on development and sustainability

Al Sayegh explained that the session focused on the Government of Sharjah’s strategic priorities for the 2026 fiscal budget. He noted that the budget is designed to continue supporting the emirate’s economic and social development while ensuring sustainability and balanced growth across sectors.

He added that the discussions reflected a clear understanding among council members of the objectives and direction of the 2026 budget, emphasising broad confidence in the emirate’s financial planning and its alignment with Sharjah’s long-term development vision.