Sharjah Ruler issues decree on formation of media council

SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No.(33) of 2021 AD regarding the formation of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC).

The decree stipulates that the Sharjah Media Council will be formed under the chairmanship of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and the membership of: 1. Dr Khaled Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City, “Free Zone Authority.” 2. Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. 3. Tariq Saeed Allay, General Director of Sharjah Government Media Bureau. 4. Rashid Abdullah Al Obed, Director of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. 5. Shehab Ahmed Al Hammadi, Director of Sharjah Media City “Free Zone Authority.” 6. Alia Mohamed Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB).

FOUR YEARS TERM: According to the decree, the term of membership in the Council is four years, which may be extended for a similar period or periods, starting from its first meeting.

The decree is effective from the day of issuance, and other competent authorities should implement its provisions each in its respective field, and shall be published in the Official Gazete.

In a separate development, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, has issued Council Resolution appointing Alia Mohamed Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi as the Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB).

Resolution No. 30 of 2021 stipulated that Al Suwaidi will be promoted to the rank of Director of a Department on the system of private jobs in the Government of Sharjah.

The Resolution is effective from the date of issuance, and other competent authorities should implement its provisions each in its respective field, and shall be published in the Official Gazete.

NEW DIRECTOR OF SBA: Earlier, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi has issued council resolution No.29 of 2021 appointing Rashid Abdullah Al Obed as the director of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA).

The decision stipulates that Al Obed will be promoted to the rank of Department Director on the system of special jobs in the Government of Sharjah.

The decision is effective from the date of issuance, and other competent authorities shall implement its provision, and shall be published in the Official Gazete.