Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish and regulate the Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council.
According to Emirates News Agency, this Decree outlines the establishment of an office within the emirate called the "Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council." This office will possess legal personality and full capacity to take the necessary legal actions to fulfill its objectives and carry out its functions. It will be affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council and will operate under its oversight.
As per the Decree, the English name for the office is designated as the "Media Office of Sharjah Family and Community Council." The office will be headquartered in the city of Sharjah. At the discretion of the Council's Chairperson, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, there may be additional branches or offices set up in other cities and regions throughout the emirate.
According to the Decree, the office will be led by H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, who will have the authority to appoint individuals she finds suitable to assist in managing the office and overseeing its related entities. The decree outlines the office's objectives aimed at achieving specific goals such as strengthening both the emirate's and the Council's standing locally and internationally, showcasing the emirate's identity, and promoting transparency through effective communication channels.
The decree also specifies the powers that the office will exercise to fulfill its objectives. These include establishing overarching policies for media practices, overseeing media activities, designing and implementing media training programs, developing strategic plans, promoting the activities of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, and creating a comprehensive media archive. Additionally, the office will engage in research practices, forge strategic partnerships, manage institutional reputation, and compile performance reports.
The office is also tasked with organising specialised seminars and conferences, participating in relevant events, seeking nomination opportunities for international awards, and meeting requirements for obtaining official accreditations. Furthermore, the decree includes several legal provisions relating to financial resources, fee exemptions, transitional provisions, and regulatory decisions.