Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) is set to convene for its fourteenth session on Thursday, April 16, 2026, marking an important step in its activities for the third regular session of the eleventh legislative term. The session will take place at the Council's headquarters in Sharjah, under the leadership of Halima Humaid, Speaker of the Council.
According to Emirates News Agency, the session's agenda, following the approval of the minutes from the thirteenth session, will focus on the Council's examination of the 2026 draft law aimed at regulating the University of Arts. This draft law is a significant topic of discussion for the council, reflecting its ongoing commitment to enhancing the educational framework within the region.
Among the attendees of the session are key figures such as Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah. Also present will be Dr Aisha Mohammed Obaid Bukhatir Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with Counselor Yousef Hassan Al Ali, Director of the Experts and Consultants Office at the Legal Department. Additional attendees include Counsellor Saleh Mohammed Al Zaabi, Director of the Amiri Legal Affairs Office at the Legal Department, and Aisha Mohammed Hazim Al Suwaidi, Director of the Legislation Department at the Legal Department.
The assembly of such esteemed individuals highlights the significance of the draft law and the concerted efforts being made to ensure its thorough review and implementation. The outcomes of this session are anticipated to have a considerable impact on the governance and operation of the University of Arts, aligning with the broader objectives of enhancing educational standards and legislative frameworks in Sharjah.