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Sharjah / WAM
More than 61,000 licenses were issued and renewed during 2021 in Sharjah, with a growth rate of 8% compared to 2020, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) said in its annual report.
This comes within the wise vision of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to meet the aspirations of rational government towards highest level of excellence and leadership, to ensure global competitiveness and raise performance indicators in various fields, said Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, SEDD Chairman.
SEDD is keen on continuous development in accordance with its strategic objectives and aspirations aimed at providing distinguished economic services, with devoted determination, renewed giving, and a firm approach, he added.
The department also worked to regulate the conduct of economic activities and sectors by setting policies, standards and regulations in accordance with the current economic situation, in light of the economic recovery of activities after the pandemic.
Noura Yousif bin Sandal, Deputy Director of Economic Planning and Studies Department at SEDD, said the eleventh edition of the annual report under the title “40 Years of Achievements” includes seven main topics that cover all aspects that SEDD adopts, operates and cares for.