Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved the promotion of 1,519 military personnel and introduced reforms aimed at enhancing security readiness and professional development.
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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the promotion of 1,519 military personnel serving across various security and uniformed institutions in the emirate.
The promotions cover personnel from Sharjah Police, the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and the Sharjah Police Academy, reflecting Sharjah’s continued focus on strengthening institutional readiness, operational efficiency and professional excellence.
Among those promoted are eight senior officers who have been elevated to the rank of Major General. They include:
- Brigadier Dr Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director of the Sharjah Police Academy
- Brigadier Yousef Obaid Harmoul, Director General of the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority
- Brigadier Ibrahim Musabah Al Ajel, Director General of the General Directorate of Comprehensive Police Stations
- Brigadier Dr Ahmed Saeed Al Naour, Director General of the General Directorate of Prevention and Safety;
- Brigadier Dr Ali Ahmed Buzoud, Director General of the General Directorate of Resources and Support Services
- Brigadier Dr Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Helo, Director General of the General Directorate of Preventive Security
- Brigadier Omar Ahmed Buzoud, Director General of the General Directorate of Criminal Security and Ports
- Brigadier Staff Dr Omar Al Ghazal, Director General of the General Directorate of Operations and Security Support.
The promotions include 1,109 personnel from Sharjah Police, comprising 297 officers, 808 non-commissioned officers and other ranks, in addition to four civilian employees.
A further 342 personnel from the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority were promoted, including 17 officers and 325 non-commissioned officers and other ranks. Another 68 members of the Sharjah Police Academy also received promotions, including 29 officers and 39 non-commissioned officers and other ranks.
In addition to the promotions, the Ruler of Sharjah approved amendments to military rank structures aimed at aligning ranks with academic qualifications under a framework designed to ensure fairness and encourage professional development.
Under the revised structure, holders of technical or vocational bachelor’s degrees will be awarded the rank of Warrant Officer, while holders of specialised bachelor’s degrees will receive the rank of First Warrant Officer. Non-specialised bachelor’s degree holders will also qualify for the rank of Warrant Officer.
The amendments further provide that holders of a three-year diploma will receive the rank of First Sergeant, while holders of a two-year diploma will be granted the rank of Sergeant.
Personnel with a Certificate of Achievement will be awarded the rank of First Corporal, while Grade 12 graduates will receive the rank of Corporal. Those who completed Grades 10 or 11 will be promoted to First Constable, while personnel with Grade 9 education or below will hold the rank of Policeman.
His Highness also approved a series of organisational restructuring measures aimed at modernising Sharjah’s policing system and enhancing preparedness for emerging challenges.
The reforms focus on strengthening capabilities in cybercrime prevention, airport and maritime security, rescue services, comprehensive police stations and employee quality of life, with the broader goal of improving institutional performance, efficiency and future readiness across the emirate’s security sector.
