Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council's regular meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler's Office. The meeting saw the attendance of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council, and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Executive Council has approved the draft general budget for the Sharjah government departments and entities for 2026. This budget focuses on improving government operations and enhancing community services through effective planning and performance metrics. It specifies the expected expenditures and revenues across different government sectors.
The meeting also resolved to submit the draft budget to the Sharjah Consultative Council for further discussion and to complete the legislative process. Additionally, the SEC reviewed the performance of government departments and entities throughout 2025, evaluating their progress in meeting objectives and setting goals for 2026. The aim is to achieve improvements in the services offered to citizens, residents, and visitors in Sharjah.