Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, issued a decision promoting Aisha Mohammed Hazim Al Suwaidi to the grade of Department Director under the special jobs system of the Sharjah Government. The decision appoints her as Director of the Sharjah Government Legal Department, where she had been serving as Director of the Legislation Department, according to Sharjah24. This move was announced on September 8, 2026, and forms part of structured leadership transitions within the emirate’s executive framework. The appointment aligns with ongoing organisational adjustments at the SGLD, which maintains technical independence while reporting to the Executive Council.
The Sharjah Government Legal Department was established in August 2020 through Decree-Law No. 6 issued by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. A publication on the Ruler’s official website states that the department enjoys legal personality and full capacity to achieve its designated goals. Its creation consolidated legislative and legal affairs functions previously handled under the Ruler’s Court. The decree specified headquarters in Sharjah city with provisions for branches across the emirate upon Executive Council approval.
Objectives of the SGLD include achieving leadership and excellence in government legal work through wise opinions and balanced legislation that meets the emirate’s policy requirements, as defined in the founding decree. The department provides legal advice to the Ruler and his deputies while studying referred cases to submit reports, opinions and recommendations. It also coordinates with governmental entities on Emiri legal affairs, including the endorsement of signatures on official documents. These responsibilities were outlined to ensure compliance of local laws with the federal constitution.
Additional competencies assigned to the SGLD encompass preparing and drafting local laws, Emiri decrees, decisions and all related legislation according to approved procedures. The department delivers various legal services to the government, councils and entities while supervising legal matters emirate-wide. A 2024 approval by the Ruler of the department’s general organisational structure further refined its operational framework, as documented in an official video release from the Ruler’s office. Such measures have supported consistent performance in legislative drafting and advisory roles since establishment.
Al Suwaidi’s promotion recognises her prior contributions within the Legislation Department of the SGLD. Her new role places her at the head of an entity tasked with raising performance levels across local government legal departments through coordination. The decision was issued under the authority of the Sharjah Executive Council, of which Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem serves as vice chairman. Official coverage of the appointment appeared across multiple Sharjah-based news platforms on the day it was issued.
Similar leadership decisions in Sharjah have included organisational reviews and appointments aimed at enhancing governance structures. The SGLD’s mandate, unchanged by the appointment, continues to focus on sustainable legislation and legal support for government operations. Documentation from the department’s founding continues to guide its activities in alignment with federal and local legal standards.
