Furthermore, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has approved the appointment of 15 Emiratis to the Sharjah Fisheries Authority, with 3 positions allocated to each of the following: Sharjah Cooperative Society for Fishermen, Kalba Cooperative Society for Fishermen, Khorfakkan Cooperative Society for Fishermen, Hamriyah Cooperative Society for Fishermen, and Dibba Al-Hisn Cooperative Society for Fishermen.

His Highness announced these approvals during the "Direct Line" programme broadcast on Sharjah Radio and Television.