The achievements in Sharjah, which reflect the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, remain a witness to the year 2021. During 2021, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated dozens of economic, developmental, and cultural projects particularly on the cultural level. The launch of the first 17 volumes of "Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language" was a milestone on the cultural arena in this century.
The “Personal Website of His Highness Ruler of Sharjah” tracks the cultural, academic and knowledge achievements of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, during the year 2021.
January, 4th
Dh12 million grant to the emirate’s clubs
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has issued a supreme order to grant Dh 12,685,000 million to the emirate’s clubs, in recognition of their distinguished achievements during the previous season. The grant reflects the great efforts of the 17 clubs.
January, 27th
Employment of 1000 citizens by 2021
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has issued directives to create 1,000 jobs in the emirate. The Sharjah Ruler allocated a budget of Dh300 million to create the jobs.
February, 21st
Dhs500m for sanitation development in Muwailih
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved an amount of AED 500 million for the establishment of a sanitation network and an integrated sanitation network in the Muwailih area.
March, 28th
1,000 jobs for citizens
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved replacement of 300 jobs for the 2021 in government departments, while other 300 will replaced in 2022 and the same in 2023, within the framework of replacing 1,000 jobs for citizens in 3 years.
April, 9th
Inauguration of developmental projects in Kalba
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated a number of developmental projects in Kalba: Kalba Beach Corniche, Khor Kalba Fort, Kalba Breakwater project and Heritage Mosque Square.
April, 9th
Sharjah Heritage Days in Kalba
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has opened the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) in Kalba. Themed "Cultural Heritage Brings Us Together".
April, 10th
Inauguration of restoration of Bait Saeed Al Qasimi
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated the first phase of the restoration project of Bait Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al Qasimi in the city of Kalba.
April, 11th
Opening of Khor Kalba Mangrove Center
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has opened Khor Kalba Mangrove Center in Kalba City, as part of the emirate's vital projects to support environmental biodiversity and to preserve local wildlife.
April 29th
Graduation of 1st batch of certified Holy Quran reciters from Holy Quran Academy
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has attended a graduation ceremony for the first batch of the certified Qura'a (Holy Quran reciters) from the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.
May, 19th
Inauguration of 12th Sharjah Children's Reading Festival
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, organised by Sharjah Book Authority, under the slogan "For Your Imagination".
May, 26th
Dh150 million to internal roads in Al Qarayen, Al Suyoh and Al Rahmaniya
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has directed to allocate Dh150 million for the second phase of building and paving internal roads, in the suburbs of Al Qarayen, Al Suyoh and Al Rahmaniya.
May, 28th
Establishment of Libraries in Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has directed for the establishment of libraries in Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, similar to the “House of Wisdom” library in Sharjah, as part of the projects planned to be implemented in these cities.
May, 30th
Debt settlement of 99 cases for citizens
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved an amount of 51 million and 907 thousand dirhams to settle 99 cases for citizens in the emirate, as part of its 20th batch of payments, being presented to Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee.
May, 30th
100 engineering jobs in SEWA
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has directed to provide 100 specialised engineering jobs for the citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah in the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), to promote the national cadres in the Authority.
June, 7th
Five marine sports training centers
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has issued directives to establish five training centers for the Olympic marine sports in the coastal cities of sailing and rowing, aiming to promote the practice of marine sports, contributing in enhancing the development of the status of sports and sponsoring sports and athletes, with providing all the aids, tools, equipment and distinctive training expertise for these centers.
June, 22nd
Archaeological treasure found in Mleiha
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah was briefed during his visit to Sharjah Archaeology Authority, on the latest archaeological discoveries, represented in an archaeological treasure consisting of coins found in a pottery bottle “Zamzamia” in Mleiha area.
June, 28th
Handing over the first honorary doctorate certificates from University of Sharjah to Jawaher Al Qasimi
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has witnessed the ceremony of handing over the first honorary doctorate certificates from the University of Sharjah to Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Ruler of Sharjah, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, in recognition of her distinguished humanitarian and social achievements locally, regionally and globally, and her pioneering and qualitative initiatives.
July, 15th
Inauguration of Al Suhub Rest Area, mountain-path in Khorfakkan
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated Al Subub Rest Area, the latest tourism projects in Khorfakkan, which is located 600 meters above sea level. Also, His Highness inaugurated the 3 km-mountain-path that connects Al Suhub Rest Area with Al Rafisah Dam.
August, 2nd
Dh100m to develop Al Dhaid roads
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has allocated Dhs100 million to develop several roads in Al Dhaid City.
August, 5th
Appointment of 104 engineers in Sharjah Electricity
In implementation of the directives of H.H. Ruler of Sharjah, 104 engineers were appointed by Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority. Attracting university graduates in technical specializations to occupy the engineering positions in all sectors of the authority, is part of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah’s strategy to employ the national cadres in the energy sector.
August, 9th
Appointing Sultan bin Ahmed as Deputy Ruler of Sharjah
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has issued Emiri Decree No. (25) of 2021 regarding the appointment of a Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah.
The decree stipulates that Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi will be appointed as the Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah.
August, 22nd
Employment of 30 citizens from the Sons of Hamriyah
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved employment applications for 30 males and females from the sons of Hamriyah region of the Emirate of Sharjah to work in its free zone as per the results of the study of the Committee on Processing Employment Applications in the Emirate.
August, 29th
Recruiting 4,000 retirees’ children
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has stated that “efforts are being made to satisfy the needs of the Emirate of Sharjah's 4,000 retired citizens from non-local entities based on the information provided by the statistics that are currently being examined to identify the most urgent cases to begin providing solutions by recruiting university graduates who are the children of retirees.”
September, 6th
Inauguration of Student Forum buildings at University of Sharjah
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated the Student Forum buildings at the University of Sharjah that will provide a great environment to hold activities and events and provide an academic atmosphere.
September, 14th
An increase in the pensions of 453 federal retirees of Sharjah Police
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved the first phase of the "Sultan Project for a Decent Living", which will include raising the salaries of 453 retired employees of the Sharjah Police on the federal cadre, bringing their salaries to 17,500 dirhams, at a cost of 40 million dirhams annually, with retroactive effect since January 1, 2018.
September, 20th
Latest archaeological discoveries in the central region
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah was briefed at the Sharjah Archaeology Authority on the latest important archaeological discoveries in the central region of the Emirate of Sharjah, dating back to the first Abbasid Caliphate (123-218 AH/750-833AD).
September, 21st
AED 100 million for scientific research at American University of Sharjah
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved AED 100 million as a budget for scientific research at American University of Sharjah for the academic year 2021-2022.
September, 29th
Dhs17,500 as minimum salary for Sharjah Police
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has approved Dhs17500 as a minimum monthly salary of every citizen working in Sharjah Police, as the first phase of the ‘Sultan Project for Decent Living’.
October, 17th
Establishment of new clubs
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has directed to establish a sports club in Al Dhaid near the University of Sharjah of Al Dhaid. His Highness also directed establishment of a shooting club on the Sharjah-Khorfakkan road, and a new club for Sharjah ladies in Al Falah residential area.
October, 25th
Building of Khorfakkan-Shees waterline
H. H. Ruler of Sharjah has ordered a waterline project to be initiated from Khorfakkan to Shees.
November, 2nd
4 New Historical Illuminations from Sultan Al Qasimi
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has released new publications by “Al Qasimi Publications”: The book “Papal Decree … for Pope Urban VIII, Pope of the Catholic Church, dated August 14, 1624, AD”, the book “Who is Al Holi”, the book “Friendship and Trade Treaty between the King of Portugal and the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1879 AD” and the book “The Decisive Distinction in the Lineage and History of Al Qasimi Family”.
November, 2nd
Inauguration of 40th Sharjah International Book Fair
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah, organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) under the theme 'There's always a right book'. SIBF has become the largest book fair in the world for the buying and selling of copyright in 2021.
November, 2nd
Launch of first 17 volumes linguistic project
A historical cultural feat for the Arab world has been attained, as H.H. Ruler of Sharjah released the first 17 volumes of the Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language – the first-of-its kind project to chronicle 17 centuries of development in the Arabic language.
November, 28th
Raising pension of 5,476 low-income retirees to Dhs17500
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has announced raising pension of 5,476 low-income retirees of Sharjah to Dhs17500.
November, 29th
Appointing Jamal Al Tarifi as President of Al Qasimia University and Chairman of its Board of Trustees
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has issued Emiri Decree No. 45 of 2021, regarding the appointment of Al Qasimia University’s President.
The decree stipulated that Jamal Salem Al Tarifi shall be appointed as President of Al Qasimia University in Sharjah, and as Chairman of its Board of Trustees, with the rank of Head of Department.
December, 6th
Appointing Sultan bin Ahmed as President of University of Sharjah and Chairman of its Board of Trustee
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has issued Emiri Decree No. 46 of 2021 regarding the appointment of the President of the University of Sharjah.
The Decree stipulates that His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, will be appointed President of the University of Sharjah and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, as of its date.
December, 15th
Inauguration of Sharjah Education Academy building
H.H. Ruler of Sharjah has inaugurated the Sharjah Education Academy building in the University City of Sharjah.