His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Law No. (8) for the year 2020 regarding the general budget of Sharjah government for the fiscal year 2021.The law stipulates that the general budget of Sharjah attached to this law shall be enforced during the period from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2021.

According to the law, the head of the central finance department or his representative may approve the required financial transfers between the activities of the government entity upon its request and after studying the justifications presented in such a way that it does not negatively affect the performance indicators of the activities transferred from it.

It is also permissible to delegate government agencies the authority to conduct financial transfers between chapters and items of the same activity at a rate of (100%) except for Chapter 1.

In accordance with the law of Sharjah Executive Council, in cases of necessity, to issue the necessary decisions regarding expenditures not included in the general budget, or to transfer from one door to other chapters of the general budget during this fiscal year.

This law shall be effective from January 1, 2021, and will be published in the Official Gazette.