Sharjah Consultative Council 2025 Review: 17 Sessions, Six Laws And Heightened Oversight
The Sharjah Consultative Council in 2025 continued its legislative and oversight work, reinforcing its role in local governance and public accountability. Throughout the year, the Council focused on public policy, services and development, linking discussions in the chamber with field activity across the emirate to address community priorities in a structured and transparent manner.
As part of this institutional role, the Sharjah Consultative Council acted within its defined powers as the emirate’s local parliament. It paid specific attention to how government policies affected residents, examined performance in several sectors, and worked to align its activity with the strategic direction of Sharjah, especially as 2025 represented a notable stage in its parliamentary journey.
During 2025, the Council held 17 parliamentary sessions that addressed core public issues. Members debated five general topics linked to the policies of Sharjah government departments and authorities. They also discussed and passed six draft laws referred from the Sharjah Executive Council, ensuring these drafts were reviewed from legislative, social and developmental angles before approval.
The Council’s committees and Bureau supported this work through intensive activity beyond the chamber. Standing committees and the Bureau held 47 meetings and organised 41 field visits. These visits helped members examine real conditions in government entities and service locations, so that subsequent parliamentary debates and recommendations were based on direct observation and verified information.
Oversight remained a central function for the Sharjah Consultative Council in 2025. Members raised two formal parliamentary questions and delivered 211 parliamentary interventions, reflecting close follow-up of government performance. They also addressed 204 questions to government representatives, underlining active use of the oversight tools available within the Council’s regulatory framework and its mandate to represent citizens’ concerns.
The Council documented 37 official recommendations during the year, aimed at improving efficiency, service quality and overall government performance. Public participation within the chamber was also strong, with 102 applicants and speaking requests recorded. This level of interaction highlighted the dynamism of the sessions and supported an approach based on structured, institutional dialogue between community voices and decision-makers.
Key activity indicators for the Sharjah Consultative Council in 2025 included the following:
| Activity | Number in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary sessions held | 17 |
| General topics discussed | 5 |
| Draft laws discussed and approved | 6 |
| Parliamentary questions submitted | 2 |
| Parliamentary interventions | 211 |
| Questions to government representatives | 204 |
| Committee and Bureau meetings | 47 |
| Field visits conducted | 41 |
| Recommendations issued | 37 |
| Applicants and speaking requests | 102 |
Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council, stated that the Council continues to carry its national mission with full responsibility and viewed 2025 as an important point in the parliamentary process. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi also indicated that future work will focus on stronger committee roles and more developed procedures.
Looking ahead, the Sharjah Consultative Council is preparing for further refinement of its legislative and oversight practice, while staying aligned with the emirate’s strategic plans. The Council expects its committees to assume wider tasks, with deeper field engagement and closer review of draft laws and policies, building on the institutional experience gained during 2025.
With inputs from WAM
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