His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, directed the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, to intensify efforts to combat the scourge of drugs and to establish a specialised centre to rehabilitate drug addicts .

The drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre helps to rehabilitate drug abusers and enable them to become useful individuals and help contribute to society. The centre also aims to raise public awareness and spread awareness among different segments of society. 

The directives of His Highness Ruler of Sharjah aim to prevent and eradicate this scourge that threatens and negatively affects the members of the Emirati society. 

The new centre must serve this group with the best expertise and different disciplines, enhancing to improve the drug rehabilitation facilities in accordance with international standards.