Sharjah Digital Department Achieves Circularo Award For Excellence In Digital Transformation Initiatives

The Government of Sharjah, through the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD), has been honoured with the Circularo Award for Digital Transformation in Information Technology. This accolade recognises their excellence in implementing e-signature and digital certification services at the Sharjah Government Data Centre. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of SDD, accepted this award on behalf of the government.

Sharjah's approach to shared services has set it apart from other regional governments. By optimising infrastructure and technical resources, SDD has created a model for impactful and sustainable digital transformation at the government level. This achievement underscores Sharjah’s leadership in innovation and digital sustainability.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi expressed pride in receiving this recognition, highlighting SDD's role in fostering innovation and building a sustainable digital ecosystem. He emphasised the importance of adopting smart, secure solutions that support high-quality services tailored to local government needs, enhancing efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

The innovative design and delivery of shared central digital services by SDD have set a new standard for smart, secure, and user-centric government operations. This reinforces Sharjah’s position as a regional leader in digital excellence.

Sheikh Saud further stated that the department is advancing towards embedding responsible digital transformation. This approach goes beyond procedural acceleration to create a sustainable digital future benefiting society. He added: "We believe that true digital transformation is one that places people and the environment at its core while striking a balance between technological progress and sustainability, enhancing quality of life and safeguarding resources for future generations."

The implementation of digital signature and authentication services via the advanced Circularo platform exemplifies responsible digital transformation. These services have reduced reliance on paper-based processes, streamlined document authentication, and achieved measurable savings in resource use and energy consumption.

Vision for a People-First Approach

Guided by an ambitious vision to be a people-first digital innovator, SDD continues to lead Sharjah’s transformation. They design proactive, data-driven solutions that leverage modern technologies to enhance service delivery and improve quality of life across the emirate.

This award highlights SDD's pivotal role in enabling innovation within Sharjah’s government framework. Their efforts align with the emirate's strategy for digital transformation, focusing on creating an integrated ecosystem that benefits both people and the environment.

With inputs from WAM