His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree that approves the overall organizational structure of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority.

The Emiri Decree has established the general organizational structure of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority. The Executive Council will then issue a resolution detailing this structure and any necessary measures to implement the Decree. This will involve approving the job descriptions for each organizational unit within the Authority, aligning them with their specific mandates, as well as establishing, merging, or dissolving any units within the departments identified in the general structure.

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced the promotion of 348 employees from the Environment and Protected Areas Authority. In addition, His Highness has approved the allocation of shift allowances for 450 Authority employees.

With this initiative, the promotion of 348 employees will incur an annual cost of AED 8.4 million, reflecting His Highness’s commitment to supporting the staff and motivating them to excel in their responsibilities. These promotions recognize the employees' fulfillment of various requirements and aim to enhance their contributions to the vital work of safeguarding the environment and preserving biodiversity in the Emirate of Sharjah.

His Highness has sanctioned a monthly shift allowance of AED 1,500, which will total AED 8.1 million annually for 450 employees working in shifts. This decision acknowledges their dedicated efforts in ensuring the sustainability of the environment and the management of protected areas.