Sports council formed in Sharjah

SHARJAH — His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced the formation of the Sharjah Sports Council.

Dr Sultan issued Law No. 04 of 2018 which establishes a council under the name Sharjah Sports Council with full legal identity to execute all its affairs in accordance with the provisions of this Law.

The headquarters of the council shall be in the city of Sharjah. A decision of the executive council may establish other branches and offices in other cities in the emirate.

The council aims to promote sports as a cultural movement within the emirate, and develop physical and mental well-being of young individuals.

The council will consist of a chairperson and a number of competent board members. The council will elect a vice-chairman from among its members at its first meeting.

The term of office of the council members shall be four calendar years, which may be extended for one or similar periods by a decision from the Sharjah Ruler. According to the law, the council shall meet at the invitation of its chairman or vice-president — in the absence of the chairman — at least once a month.

Sports institutions are obliged to act in accordance with the directives of the council and coordinate with it regarding its sports events and activities. The council and sports institutions shall be exempt from government taxes and fees.

4 years is the term of office fixed for the council members