Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has asserted the emirate’s dedication to enhancing the comfort and well-being of its residents. He announced that the Sharjah City Municipality is tasked with modernizing the city’s older districts through various infrastructure improvements.
According to Emirates News Agency, the municipality’s responsibilities include upgrading roadways, developing sewage networks, planting trees, and creating family parks. Additionally, it will regulate and organize abandoned properties to rejuvenate these areas. The Sharjah government will cover all developmental costs, including shop signage renewal. The focus is currently on the Al Qadisiyah area, followed by Al Jazat, after recent efforts in Al Ghwair and Independence Square in Yarmouk district.
In a discussion on the ‘Direct Line’ programme on Sharjah Radio and Television, H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan elaborated on these initiatives. The Al Ghwair area’s modernization involved road paving, sewage network enhancements, and organizing neglected properties, with funding from the Sharjah administration. Development in Yarmouk includes replacing shop signage and improving Independence Square and the Imam Al Nawawi Mosque.
The Ruler emphasized upgrading roads affected by time and rainfall, with measures like installing rainwater drainage systems. The municipality addressed water accumulation in Martyrs’ Square and is currently enhancing Al Qadisiyah, aiming to upgrade roads, plant trees, and establish parks. These efforts, along with those in Al Jazat, ensure resident comfort and safety.
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan encouraged tree cultivation, offering free trees through municipalities. Five million saplings are produced at Al Badi Palace nurseries, with mature trees ready for planting. The ‘Beach Mallow’ tree, known for its lushness, is planted near Kalba mosques. Trees are vital for absorbing carbon dioxide, providing oxygen, and offering shade, promoting psychological well-being and civility while offering an alternative to electronic devices.