The Decree stipulated that the name "Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority," wherever it appears in legislation and in all administrative, financial, legal and other matters, be replaced by the following name: “The Documents House in the Emirate of Sharjah.”

The house will be headed by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.