His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, praised the efforts exerted by the members of the previous session of the Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC, highlighting their distinguished role in promoting the society’s advancement and ensuring various services to the public.

This came during His Highness’ opening speech on Thursday morning during the inauguration of the first ordinary session of the tenth legislative chapter, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

During his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah called on the Council’s newly elected members to exert all the efforts to serve the people and provide different services in various fields, stressing on the importance of promoting further improvement to all members of society.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has further pointed out that those who had failed to show willingness to participate and vote in the SCC’s election, have to observe the important achievements of the Council.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah reviewed the Council’s efforts in serving all members of society, including, the elderly, children, youth, university students, job seekers and housing applicants, stressing that all of the efforts and services come in line with the Council’s recommendations and decisions.

His Highness has further pointed out that work is underway to implement 4400 housing applications by the beginning of next year, to be completed within a year and a half. He added that the emirate's recruitment efforts will continue, highlighting the essential roles of youth in boosting economic power.

Concluding his statement, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah wished the SCC’s new Chairman and members all success in their work and tasks during the coming days.