SEC approves new municipal structures to boost services

April 28, 2026 / 8:58 PM

Sharjah24: His Excellency Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, said the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved new organisational structures for municipalities across the emirate, marking a key step towards improving efficiency, service quality and institutional integration.

The decision covers the municipalities of Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Mleiha, Al Bataeh and Al Hamriyah, with the aim of unifying administrative frameworks and improving performance across the municipal sector.

Roadmap for institutional integration

Al Ketbi noted that the decision provides a clear roadmap for strengthening institutional integration and advancing municipal operations, transforming strategic plans into tangible development projects that serve citizens and residents and ensure a sustainable quality of life in Sharjah.

Enhancing flexibility and performance

His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department, highlighted that the new structures will enhance flexibility, streamline operations, and improve coordination among municipalities, thereby supporting sustainable leadership and development in the emirate.

Recognition of collaborative efforts

Both officials expressed appreciation to the organisational structures committee of the Sharjah Government for its efforts in developing the updated framework, and praised its role in accelerating performance and improving municipal services.