Sharjah has tackled the virus crisis with full-on tenacity: CP
Sharjah’s future is linked to the future of the country, in line with the union’s vision, says Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, said that the Emirate’s overall achievements, under the leadership of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has “made everyone more optimistic about the future.”
In an exclusive interview with Emirates News Agency, WAM, Sheikh Sultan added that the Ruler of Sharjah has “established a clear path and a solid infrastructure in all domains of the Emirate, which has helped achieve family and social stability.”
Sharjah is part of the strong union and its future is linked to the future of the country, in line with the union’s vision, aspirations and ambitions, whose foundations were established by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, he emphasised.
Although COVID-19 has affected the entire world, causing significant disruption to the finance and business sectors, Sharjah has been able to complete many development projects during this challenging time, he noted.
“Dr. Sheikh Sultan is keen to protect the health and safety of the community and is aware of the importance of continuing development projects in all sectors to support those affected by the pandemic. He believes that adopting the necessary preventive measures is key to recovery and overcoming the crisis,” the Crown Prince of Sharjah said.
“The projects recently launched by Dr. Sheikh Sultan are the outcome of years of planning and that includes constructing houses and universities, developing roads, restoring historic areas, opening natural reserves, building parks along with beaches and squares, and establishing commercial facilities and markets.”
Regarding the efforts of the UAE Government and relevant authorities in Sharjah to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheikh Sultan said, “With the will of Allah Almighty, our leadership’s proactive approach and their comforting message at the start of the pandemic, our frontliners confronted the crisis with determination, through preventive measures, making the UAE a leading country in containing the spread of the virus.”
“The country’s efforts in the areas of health, culture, security and the media have played a key role in returning to normalcy,” he added.
“The situation was new and different for everyone. Therefore, we encountered many challenges but we were able to overcome them, most notably related to the continuity of businesses and prioritising the safety of individuals. We have also improved our services, which have become more flexible, and we have adopted precautionary and preventive measures to ensure the safe return of employees to their workplaces.
“This global pandemic is a true test for everyone, in terms of assessing the level of efficiency of what we do and provide, and we have succeeded due to the will of Allah Almighty, firstly, then the efforts of our frontliners, who deserve our appreciation.”
The Crown Prince of Sharjah stressed that the new incentives announced during the pandemic to support the Emirate’s economy has led to “witnessing the current recovery ater being supported by the Sharjah Government and the governments of other emirates.”
Talking about Sharjah’s geographical diversity, he said the Emirate “can offer a variety of tourist experiences, including visits to more than 20 museums, five nature reserves located in mountains, deserts and seas, its heritage and modern markets, and modern parks.”
Regarding the recently held 39th Sharjah International Book Fair, Sheikh Sultan pointed out that “the wide participation of publishers from around the world has proven our human capacity to adapt to the current conditions, overcome difficulties and achieve the public interest. It has also proven our ability to gradually return to normalcy while adhering to the precautionary measures, accomplishing a mutual victory over the pandemic.”
Under the framework of the social services and incentives provided by Sharjah to ensure family stability, Sheikh Sultan noted that the Ruler of Sharjah and his wife, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, have prioritised this area in the government work.