Sharjah 24:
The ongoing development and service projects in the eastern and central regions of the Emirate of Sharjah have surpassed 1.2 billion dirhams in 2026, encompassing various vital sectors. According to a report from the Sharjah Government Media Office, these projects align with the vision and oversight of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure, improve quality of life, and establish dignified living standards as part of the emirate’s developmental directions.
Comprehensive Development Initiatives
The Sharjah Public Works Department is implementing projects across educational, sports, governmental, service, and tourism sectors, as well as community facilities and green spaces. Eng. Abdullah Al Tani, Director of Branches Administration at the Sharjah Public Works Department, emphasised that these developmental and service projects are part of an integrated system based on the department’s strategic and developmental plans. They reflect a commitment to developing infrastructure and providing facilities that meet the community’s needs while keeping pace with population and urban growth.
Al Tani also noted that project implementation is following well-studied timelines in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the sustainability of governmental assets, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve the highest quality standards, thereby improving quality of life and ensuring balanced, sustainable development across the emirate’s cities and regions.
Investment in Eastern Region Projects
Data from the Sharjah Public Works Department indicates that the total value of ongoing developmental projects in the eastern cities exceeds 834 million dirhams, spread across Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al Hisn, including educational, sports, service, governmental, tourism, and community initiatives. Kalba alone accounts for projects worth approximately 618 million dirhams across several vital sectors.
Highlights of Kalba’s Development
In the sports sector, the Kalba University Sports Complex is a notable project with a budget of 110 million dirhams, featuring two semi-Olympic swimming pools, a recovery centre, training halls, laboratories, a football pitch, a running track, and recreational areas. Progress continues on the construction and refurbishment of the Kalba Club for the Disabled, with a completion rate of 76% and a budget of 77 million dirhams. This integrated sports complex will include grandstands, pools, a physiotherapy hall, VIP lounges, and fitness areas, alongside ongoing exterior work on plastering, surface insulation, and ceramic and marble installation.
Educational Advancements in Kalba
In education, the second phase of Victoria School in Kalba has been completed at a cost of 184 million dirhams, achieving a 100% completion rate. Additional facilities at Al Sidra Private School have also been delivered, costing 7.7 million dirhams. Simultaneously, the construction of a model children’s nursery in Khor Kalba is underway, with an investment of 15 million and a capacity of 200 children.
Expansion of Government and Service Buildings
Numerous government and service buildings with sea views have undergone comprehensive expansion, accumulating a total cost of 185 million dirhams. Projects include the expansion of the Kalba court building, the Public Prosecution office, the Ministry of Justice, the Planning and Survey department, the Public Works department, the Roads and Transport Authority, and the Housing Authority, alongside enhancing the Culture Department and the Emirate Ruler’s Court buildings in Kalba.
Investment in Khor Fakkan
In Khor Fakkan, the value of ongoing projects reaches around 188 million dirhams, primarily focused on educational investments. Noteworthy is the second phase of the Victoria International School, costing 140 million dirhams. The city will also see the completion of a model children’s nursery in Al Luluya costing 13 million dirhams, and additional funding of 1.9 million dirhams has been allocated for a nursery in Khor Fakkan University buildings.
Enhancing Community Facilities in Dibba Al Hisn
In Dibba Al Hisn, development projects for community facilities total more than 29 million dirhams. These include the installation of a rubber track opposite the water channel on Al Hisn Island, costing 1.5 million dirhams, and enhancements to the beach park at the Sharjah Ladies Club for 9.5 million dirhams. Additional initiatives involve constructing a building for service facilities along the water channel and further installations at the Palm Oasis for a budget of 800,000 dirhams.
Development in Central Region Projects
For the central region, over 386 million dirhams are allocated for developmental projects this year. These include educational projects worth 312 million dirhams and recreational and service projects totalling 49 million dirhams, alongside green space advancements exceeding 25 million dirhams. This development falls in line with the strategic and developmental plans of the Sharjah Public Works Department, addressing community needs and ensuring that council priorities are met amid growing urbanisation.
Key Educational Projects in the Central Region
Notable in the educational sector is the Victoria School project in Al Dhaid, which is among the largest in the region with a budget of 184 million dirhams. The project encompasses five main buildings, including the administration, kindergarten, classrooms, a theatre, multi-purpose halls, and sports fields, slated for completion by July. Additionally, significant infrastructural initiatives are on the way at Al Dhaid University, including an 84 million dirham theatre and a 42 million dirham mosque.
Continued Growth and Development
In the sporting and professional sectors, the construction of an equestrian club in Al Maleha is underway at a cost of 32 million dirhams, featuring stables for 40 horses and a 2816-meter racetrack. Meanwhile, work on the Civil Defence building in Al Bataeh is progressing, with an anticipated budget of 9 million dirhams, and plans for an 8 million dirham camel market are nearing completion.
Enriching Public Spaces
The central region will also benefit from new public parks equipped with services, including the Al Hisn 1 and 2 parks in Al Dhaid, with an investment of 6 million dirhams focusing on football fields, play areas, and paved paths. Additional parks are scheduled for completion this year, helping to enhance community recreational spaces.