His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 450 new jobs for Emirati citizens across various government entities in the emirate.
The newly approved positions span all university majors that align with the needs of Sharjah’s government departments.
Priority in hiring will be given to members of the Sharjah Job Seekers Training and Qualification Programme, with appointments expected to begin early next year.
The latest approval builds on the emirate’s sustained efforts to enhance job opportunities for its citizens, with 2,100 university graduates already hired since the start of the year.
This marks the latest in a series of initiatives by Sheikh Dr. Sultan to expand employment and strengthen national talent development.
In June 2025, H.H approved 400 new government jobs to be filled after Eid Al Adha, also prioritising trained university graduates.
The Ruler of Sharjah further endorsed a comprehensive plan for the Sharjah Programme to Qualify and Train Job Seekers, running from July 1 to December 31, 2025, with a total budget of AED 55.8 million.
The initiative aims to equip citizens with skills that match the evolving needs of the job market.
Earlier, in August 2024, H.H approved 400 new positions in various local government entities, scheduled to commence in September 2024. The Sharjah Department of Human Resources was tasked with coordinating the placement process for registered job seekers.
In June 2024, His Highness also approved the employment of 119 citizens as inspectors in different specialisations within the Sharjah Municipality.
Sharjah’s drive to create meaningful employment opportunities has been a consistent priority for Sheikh Dr. Sultan.
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In April 2023, he approved 834 government jobs across multiple entities, including 545 positions in the Sharjah Police, 50 each at the University of Kalba and University of Al Dhaid, and several others under the Initiatives Implementation Authority across Kalba, Khorfakkan, Al Dhaid, and other regions.
Together, these initiatives reflect Sharjah’s long-term commitment to empowering its citizens through training, qualification, and sustainable employment, reinforcing its position as one of the UAE’s most proactive emirates in fostering national workforce development.