In a significant step towards enhancing urban development, the Committee of Recommendations from the Sharjah Consultative Council convened to discuss the outcomes of a recent meeting regarding the Public Works Department’s project. This gathering highlighted the committee’s commitment to fostering effective public infrastructure in Sharjah and ensures that the recommendations will meet the evolving needs of the community.
As part of its parliamentary work, the Committee for Drafting Recommendations in the Sharjah Consultative Council held an extensive meeting yesterday morning at the council’s headquarters to discuss the outcomes of the seventh session dedicated to reviewing and discussing the policies of the Public Works Department. This meeting is part of the regular session of the eleventh legislative term. During the meeting, the committee reviewed the key observations and insights presented by council members during the general session and discussed the main areas that will form the basis for the final recommendations, aligning with the requirements of urban development and enhancing the efficiency of public facilities in the Emirate of Sharjah.
The meeting was chaired by Jassim Mohammed Al-Hanai Al-Nuqbi, the committee’s president, and attended by Dr. Sultan Khamees Al-Zaabi, the committee’s rapporteur, along with members Ibrahim Mohammed Jumaa Al-Mansoori, Issa Abdullah Al-Kalbani, Sultan Ali Al-Masafri, Dr. Obaid Ahmed Khassaw Al-Nuqbi, Mohammed Ali bin Salim Al-Ketbi, and Meera Khalifa Al-Muqarrab, the Secretary-General of the Sharjah Consultative Council. Also present was Othman Hamdi, Secretary. Engineer Jamila Al-Fandi Al-Shamsi, a council member and chair of the Public Facilities Committee, participated in the meeting to support the integration of efforts in preparing and finalizing the recommendations.
The committee focused its discussion on the importance of enhancing and activating institutional coordination frameworks between the Public Works Department and relevant government entities, through clear and binding mechanisms for coordinating joint work in the phases of planning, design, and implementation. This aims to achieve integration with the comprehensive urban plan for the emirate, reduce redundancy, and increase the efficiency of government spending. The meeting also addressed the adoption of a comprehensive and sustainable quality system for implementing government projects by enhancing technical and regulatory standards, developing preventive maintenance policies that contribute to extending the lifespan of facilities, and improving their operational efficiency while adhering to the highest standards of safety and security and the quality of services provided to the community.
The committee emphasized the importance of adopting sustainable construction techniques and using environmentally friendly materials, as well as rationalizing energy and water consumption. Additionally, it highlighted the need to support digital transformation in project and tender management, which enhances transparency and efficiency, raises occupational safety standards, and strengthens the readiness of vital facilities to deal with emergencies and ensure service continuity.
At the end of the meeting, the committee agreed to move forward with drafting the final version of the recommendations in preparation for presenting them to the council in an upcoming session for approval, contributing to supporting the efforts of the Public Works Department, reinforcing the principles of integrated planning and sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life in the Emirate of Sharjah.