Between January 5 and August 27, 2026, the Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) successfully placed 1,583 citizens into government roles. This recruitment drive included 868 men and 715 women, reflecting a diverse distribution of talent across the emirate’s public sector.
Educational qualifications played a significant role in the hiring process. University graduates led the figures with 915 appointments, followed by 614 high school diploma holders. The remaining positions were filled by 34 master’s degree holders, 16 diploma holders, and 4 individuals with doctorates.
Geographically, Sharjah city saw the highest volume of placements, accounting for 1,131 of the total hires. Khor Fakkan followed with 166 employees, while Kalba recorded 139. Other areas saw smaller but steady recruitment numbers: Al Dhaid (49), Dibba Al Hisn (31), Mleiha (23), Al Madam and Al Bataeh (18 each), and Al Hamriyah (8).
Regarding the nature of the placements, 912 citizens were hired into central government entities, comprising 454 males and 458 females. Additionally, 671 individuals were appointed to decentralized entities, with 414 males and 257 females filling those specific vacancies. The report also notes that statistics also showed that Sharjah city accounted for the largest share of appointments with a total of 1,131 employees, including 658 males and 473 females.