His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Administrative Decision No. (6) of 2020, concerning the formation of the Board of Directors (BoD) of the Sharjah Charity International (SCI).

The Administrative Decision stipulates that the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charity International will be formed under the chairmanship of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, and the membership of:

1. Saeed Ghanem Matar Al Suwaidi.
2. Saleh Mohammed Saeed Al Qabid Al Tunaiji.
3. Muhammad Rashid Bayat.
4. Dr. Yaqoub Ali Saeed Khalaf Al Naqbi.

According to the Administrative Decision, Sharjah Charity International (SCI)’s Board of Directors distributes administrative positions among its members at its first meeting, and elects a vice-chairman by consensus or by direct secret ballot.

The Administrative Decision specified the term of membership in the council to be four years, starting from its first meeting, and it may be extended for a similar period or periods. The council continues to conduct its business upon the expiry of its term until a new council is appointed and it is permissible to reappoint those whose membership has expired.

The decision is effective from the date of issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette. Other competent authorities should implement its provisions each in its respective field.