Improving residents’ quality of life
The meeting reviewed the plan to expand the scope of the global Healthy Cities programme for the period 2026–2028, within the framework of coordinating efforts across various sectors to make Sharjah a global model for healthy cities and to improve the quality of life for its residents.
Deep commitment to achieving the highest quality of life standards
His Excellency Dr Abdulaziz Al Muhairi emphasised that the launch of the new phase of the programme (2026–2028) embodies the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to reinforce Sharjah’s status as a sustainable healthy Emirate. He noted that His Highness’s adoption of the new “Sharjah Healthy Emirate” logo reflects a deep commitment to achieving the highest quality-of-life standards and strengthening official partnerships that serve community health.
Mobilising resources to enhance implementation of healthy city standards
The meeting reviewed the strategic objectives of the programme for the coming period, focusing on mobilising resources to enhance the implementation of healthy city standards, preventing chronic diseases through smart and sustainable community initiatives, and highlighting the importance of integrating modern technologies and methods through smart programmes and sustainable community initiatives in Sharjah to raise community awareness and promote the culture of healthy cities.
Coordinated efforts and task distribution
Committee members discussed Executive Council Decision No. (60) of 2025 concerning the reformation of the Executive Committee, during which His Excellency Brigadier General Dr Ali Ahmed Abu Al Zoud was elected Deputy Committee Chairman. The work of the “Sharjah Healthy Cities Network” was also completed to ensure effective cooperation with all relevant entities and strategic partners, given their pivotal role in meeting programme requirements, coordinating efforts, and distributing tasks to achieve the objectives of the “Sharjah Healthy Emirate” initiative.
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