SEWA receives 4,411 design approval requests

The authority also issued 718 no-objection certificates covering electricity, water, gas and fibre-optic services, in addition to 441 no-objection certificates for roadworks. This brings the total number of issued certificates to 1,159.

Breakdown of design approval requests

The requests received for approving design plans were distributed as follows: 1,614 requests for electricity designs, 1,046 requests for water designs, and 1,751 requests for natural gas designs.

Ongoing development and service improvements

Engineer Abdulrahim Al Zarouni, Director of the Shared Services Department, stated that the authority continues to develop and upgrade its services in cooperation with strategic partners. He noted that these efforts align with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at improving public services, saving time and effort, and facilitating procedures for residents and investors.

He added that the increase in requests reflects ongoing expansion and development projects across Sharjah, indicating positive economic, social and urban growth. The authority continues to implement infrastructure expansion projects in electricity, water and natural gas networks to meet the needs of various areas.

Smart services and faster processing

The department confirmed that all transactions are received through the smart platform, with continuous coordination with consulting firms, contractors and investors. This includes reviewing and updating technical requirements and streamlining procedures for electricity, water and gas applications, while enhancing efficiency, accuracy and turnaround time for plan approvals.