Reviewing achievements and digital transformation

The session reviewed the department’s general policy framework, its achievements, and its current and future projects, as well as its role in regulating and developing the property market within a balanced legislative framework. It also focused on accelerating digital transformation and simplifying ownership registration and documentation procedures to enhance service efficiency and reduce the time and effort required from customers.

Attendance of senior officials

The proceedings of the session, held yesterday morning, were attended by His Excellency Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Real Estate Registration Department; His Excellency Abdulaziz Rashid Al Saleh, Director of the department; along with their accompanying delegation.

Secretary-general outlines the department’s mandate

Following this, the Council’s Secretary-General, Meera Khalifa Al Muqarrab, presented the general topic concerning the discussion of the department’s policy, stating: “The Real Estate Registration Department in the Emirate of Sharjah, established under Emiri Decree No. (29) of 2008, protects the rights of property owners in Sharjah by registering ownership, documenting all transactions, and recording all changes and dispositions related to real estate in accordance with the approved legal frameworks, using global best practices and modern innovative technologies to achieve sustainable real estate development in Sharjah.”

She continued: “In view of the importance of the department’s responsibilities in regulating the real estate sector and supporting urban development, the applicants wish to discuss this topic in pursuit of the public interest and in service of the community.”

Director General addresses the council

His Excellency Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of the Real Estate Registration Department, then delivered a speech, saying: “It is my honour to meet you today under the dome of the Sharjah Consultative Council to discuss the policy of the department, in this institution whose foundations were laid by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as an embodiment of the consultative approach and a reinforcement of the culture of institutional integration among the various authorities and institutions of the emirate.

“At the outset, I am pleased to congratulate the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Council on the confidence of the members, and I wish them success in steering the Council towards further achievements and accomplishments that meet the aspirations of the citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah.”

Early support for the real estate sector

He added: “His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has given early attention to the real estate sector since the establishment of the Union and was proactive in enacting the legislation regulating it, laying the foundations for an organised and balanced property market.

The Sharjah Executive Council, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, has also played a significant role in developing this system through qualitative decisions that have enhanced the sector’s competitiveness and attractiveness. Notably, these include Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2022 regarding property ownership by non-citizens and GCC nationals in the emirate, and Resolution No. (37) of 2024 concerning the regulation of property development projects, which introduced the application of escrow accounts for property development projects to safeguard the rights of all parties to real estate transactions.

This leadership support and robust legislative structure have helped create a secure and attractive investment environment, strengthening investor confidence and consolidating Sharjah’s position as a preferred property destination at both regional and international levels.

As a result, the real estate sector achieved unprecedented historic results in 2025, with property transactions reaching AED 65.6 billion, representing growth of 64.3%. The department completed more than 132,000 property transactions, registered 38 property development projects, and the emirate attracted investors from 129 nationalities who chose Sharjah as a destination to live, work and invest.”

Council members raise questions on services

Following this, eleven members who submitted the request intervened to raise their questions and enquiries. Engineer Jameela Mohammed Al Fandi Al Shamsi, Member of the Council, began by asking about the mechanism followed by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department in dealing with unlicensed real estate brokerage practitioners. She also enquired whether there is a plan to address the shortage of qualified national cadres to activate judicial enforcement against violations of real estate registration procedures, and about the possibility of the department preparing a guide to classify real estate offices operating in the emirate.