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Zawya
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
SEC issues decision to create new units within Sharjah Police General Command
During its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), the SEC issued a decision to create new organisational units within the general structure of the Sharjah Police General Command (SPGC). During the meeting, held at the Sharjah Ruler's Office, the council discussed a number of topics related to the regulation and monitoring of the performance of government departments and entities in the Emirate of Sharjah, along with key developmental plans aimed at enhancing the quality of services provided across the Emirate. The Council reviewed the semi-annual performance report of the Higher Committee for Human Resources and its Technical Committee, which included statistics on their meetings and the topics and cases discussed in the committees' agenda during the past period. The report also covered the studies and research carried out by the Higher Committee as part of its efforts to develop the human resources systems and regulations in the Emirate of Sharjah, and to improve the working environment and services provided to Sharjah Government employees. The Council issued a decision regarding the creation of new organisational units within the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Police General Command (SPGC). According to the decision, the title of the Preventive Security Department will be changed to become the 'General Department of Preventive Security,' under which the following departments will fall: Security Investigation Department, Field Operations Department, Institutional Security Department, and General Inspection Department. The decision also stipulated the establishment of new directorates within the general structure of the Sharjah Police as follows: the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols, which includes the Traffic Department and the Patrols Department; the Directorate of Drug Prevention and Control, which includes the Prevention and Monitoring Department and the Drug Control Department; and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Inquiries, which includes the Criminal Investigation and Inquiries Department and the Criminal Investigation and Monitoring Department. The Council also issued a decision on the formation of a committee to licence social work professionals operating in the field of social work within the Emirate of Sharjah.
Sharjah 24
15-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SEC issues decision to regulate health activities and professions
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the SEC meeting, on Tuesday, held at the Sharjah Ruler's Office. Congratulations on UNESCO World Heritage Listing At the start of the meeting, the SEC extended its congratulations to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as well as to the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates, on the occasion of Faya being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A Testament to Sharjah's Historical Significance The SEC affirmed that this historic achievement reflects Sharjah's rich historical and archaeological value. It also documents humanity's ability to adapt in the region across different eras and periods, and crowns the Emirate's research and scientific efforts to preserve its historical and human heritage. New Housing Support Allocation for Urgent Cases The SEC praised the approval by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah of a new batch of housing support beneficiaries in the Emirate, designated for urgent cases, with a budget of AED 335 million. This reflects His Highness's commitment to ensuring a dignified life and supporting families in ways that enhance their stability and social cohesion. Review of 2024 Final Accounts Report The SEC reviewed the final accounts report for the year 2024, which outlines the actual financial results, expenditures, and revenues for government and independent departments and entities in the Emirate of Sharjah for the 2024 fiscal year. New Decision on Regulating Health Activities and Professions The SEC issued a decision regarding the regulation of practising health activities and professions in the Emirate of Sharjah. The provisions apply to local health establishments affiliated with the Government of Sharjah and private health facilities in the Emirate and free zones, as well as professionals working in those establishments. The provisions do not apply to federal government health facilities operating in the Emirate. Objectives of the New Regulation The decision aims to achieve the following: Establish an integrated system for health regulation management concerned with the development of health facility licensing services by the Sharjah Health Authority, as well as the licensing of health professionals and the assurance of quality healthcare services. Promote good governance standards by reinforcing the principles of transparency, fairness, and legal accountability in the Emirate's healthcare sector. Lay down the legal foundations for practising health professions to ensure their advancement and the provision of the best healthcare services to individuals. Legal Provisions and Governance Structures The decision also includes legal provisions related to the powers of the Sharjah Health Authority, committees on accountability, medical practice and grievances, as well as regulations for the practice of health activities and professions, conditions and procedures for issuing health facility permits and professional health licences, along with administrative penalties, fees, judicial enforcement, and other legal stipulations.
Gulf Today
11-07-2025
- Gulf Today
Speeding? Phone use? Sharjah says no discounts for dangerous driving
The Sharjah Executive Council has identified the traffic violations that are exempted from the discount that apply to regular violations. The council, on Tuesday, issued a resolution that regulates the exemption rate for traffic violations in the Emirate of Sharjah. Traffic offenders will have 35% of their fine waived if they pay it within 60 days of committing the offence. The discount does not apply to the critical violations, according to Colonel Abdulrahman Mohammed Khater, Deputy Director of the Security Media Department at Sharjah Police. In his statement to the "Direct Line" programme, Colonel Khater explained that the decision issued by the SEC concerning the regulation of traffic violation exemptions in the emirate excludes critical traffic violations from any exemptions. He explained that the violations that are classified as critical include: - Driving at excessive speeds. - Driving recklessly in a way that poses safety road users and property to danger. - Failing to stick to rules of driving trucks - Pedestrians crossing the road in the wrong places. - Failing to abide by traffic lights. - Stopping in the middle of the road for no reason. - Using mobile phone while driving. Previously, these violations were subject to a deduction. However, it should be noted that, at present, significant violations are not subject to the aforementioned cut. The list was expanded in the latest decision due to traffic analysis, which identified violations directly related to traffic accidents. Consequently, these violations were exempted from the aforementioned discount.
The National
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Sharjah expands 35 per cent traffic fines discount scheme to include impound fees
Sharjah has expanded a road traffic initiative offering 35 per cent discounts on fines paid in two months to include impound fees. The move was announced by Sharjah Executive Council on Tuesday and aims to encourage motorists to settle financial penalties promptly and avoid racking up driving debts. The discount scheme was first introduced by authorities in April, 2023, but covered only fines incurred for certain road offences. Under UAE traffic law, drivers must pay additional release fees in the event their vehicle is impounded. These will now also be eligible for 35 per cent cuts. For example, if a motorist caught in Sharjah driving a vehicle with expired registration the fine is Dh500 and impoundment for seven days. Under the new update, if the motorist made the payment in 60 days of committing the fine, then a 35 per cent discount will apply on the payment and the impoundment fees and the motorist will pay Dh325 for the traffic fines and Dh455 for impound fees, which would be Dh500 and Dh700 respectively. Traffic fines – not including impound release charges – paid between 60 days and one year of the traffic offence taking place will be cut by 25 per cent under the measures. The new decision made during a meeting chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council at Sharjah Ruler's office. Serious traffic offences are not included in the scheme, such as driving in a way that endangers lives, exceeding the speed limit by more than 80kph and carrying out unlicensed modifications to vehicles. Police forces across the UAE typically offer such deductions on public holidays such as National Day.
Arabian Business
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Sharjah announces 35% traffic fine discount
Sharjah has announced a new incentive-driven policy to encourage timely settlement of traffic fines, offering motorists discounts of up to 35 per cent under a resolution approved by the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC). The decision was made during the council's latest meeting, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, and in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, also Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Council. The new policy offers a 35 per cent discount on traffic fines—including the base financial penalty, impoundment period charges, vehicle storage fees, and any late penalties—if the fine is settled within 60 days of the violation. Sharjah traffic fine discount Motorists who miss the 60-day window can still benefit from a 25 per cent discount, but only on the financial penalty, provided the payment is made within one year of the offense. However, the council clarified that serious traffic violations will not be eligible for these discounts.
