Sharjah Municipality is one of the oldest municipalities in the region, as its establishment dates back to 1927. Nevertheless, the modern structure of the municipality as a diversified service body was initiated in 1971 when the municipal law was issued in the Emirate of Sharjah defining its competencies and scope of services.
The services and activities of Sharjah Municipality are widely varied and diversified. They are linked to many services provided by other government departments and institutions. The municipality also plays a key role in the implementation of service projects in the emirate of Sharjah. A large segment of individuals, businesses, and government and semi-government entities need and benefit from its services.
The municipality’s services and activities cover many areas, such as agriculture, sanitation and environment services, engineering and construction, public health and laboratories, parking regulation, rental regulation, control and inspection, among many other services.