His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has instructed the Urgent Housing Department of Sharjah’s Directorate of Housing to provide appropriate and stable emergency shelter for the inhabitants of areas that may be affected by the Cyclone Shaheen as part of his keenness to provide a decent living for families.

Sheikh Sultan also instructed all authorities concerned in the emirate to join efforts, follow up on developments of events, draft reports and take the necessary measures in the cities of the Eastern Region as a whole until the cyclone season comes to an end.

This was announced through the Direct Line programme broadcast live on Sharjah Radio and TV that Sheikh Sultan gave his instructions for urgent solutions to be sought to secure appropriate and stable housing for any of the inhabitants of the areas that may be affected. A large number of hotel apartments were provided for urgent intervention in such crises and circumstances.