Sharjah Police

What Sharjah Police does

Sharjah Police General Directorate (القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة) is the official law enforcement agency of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, established in 1967 under the authority of the Ruler of Sharjah and operating under the supervision of the UAE Minister of Interior. The force delivers core policing functions including crime prevention, criminal investigations, traffic law enforcement, emergency response, anti-narcotics operations, cybersecurity and fraud prevention, community protection, and correctional services, serving individual citizens, residents, businesses, and government entities across the emirate, including the Eastern Region centered on Khorfakkan.

The agency's service portfolio is delivered through a multi-channel digital platform anchored on the official website (shjpolice.gov.ae), an iOS and Android Smart App, an AI-powered virtual assistant chatbot with voice command support, a call center (901), and physical police stations. Specialized services include Najeed (24/7 rapid response monitoring), Hares/Police Eye (video surveillance), Nazaha (anti-corruption reporting), Sawnuk (family protection), Raqib (CCTV monitoring of vital facilities), the Early Warning System, Electronic Monitoring, Vehicle Tracking, Electronic Signature for Vehicle Licensing, and the Occupational Safety and Health System (OSHJ). The technology stack includes UAE Pass identity integration, electronic monitoring systems, and smart impoundment devices, with an open data portal publishing operational datasets.

Sharjah Police is funded through the Sharjah Government budget and federal allocations, and is not a commercial entity. It collects fees for specific administrative services (vehicle impoundment release, driving license issuance, work permits, demolition permits, event permits) and traffic fines, but pricing is not publicly itemized. The force benefits from 25 million cumulative website visitors and 38 million reported satisfaction interactions, with 1,921 personnel promoted in July 2026 and 130 new patrol vehicles added to the fleet the same month, alongside recent partnerships with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and 18 Sharjah government entities.

Name

Sharjah Police

Legal name

القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة (General Command of Sharjah Police)

Website

https://shjpolice.gov.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sharjah Police General Directorate is the official law enforcement agency of the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, delivering crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and digital public safety services to citizens, residents, businesses, and government entities via its website, mobile app, AI chatbot, and physical stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG), Campus Security Guarding & Patrol Services (EDAEACAA)

Keywords

• Law enforcement
• Public safety
• Traffic management
• Emergency response
• Community policing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: Sharjah Police is a government law enforcement agency funded through the Sharjah Government budget and federal government allocations. Revenue is not generated commercially but through public funding allocated for security and policing services.
2. Service Fees and Fines: Fees are collected for specific public services such as vehicle impoundment release, driving license issuance and renewal, work permits, key duplication permits, building demolition permits, event permits, and other administrative services. Traffic fines are also collected.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sharjah Police is the government law enforcement authority of the Emirate of Sharjah in the UAE. It delivers public safety, crime prevention and investigation, traffic management, emergency response, and community policing services to residents, visitors, and businesses operating in the emirate. Its core output is the provision of statutory security and policing services funded through the public sector rather than commercial revenue.

Product overview

Sharjah Police offers a comprehensive e-government service platform providing multiple digital services through its website and mobile application. The portfolio includes core security services (Najeed, Police Eye/Hares, Nazaha, Sawnuk), specialized monitoring systems (Early Warning System, Raqib), traffic and licensing services, occupational safety programs (OSHJ), and administrative services. The mobile Smart App provides unified access to all services on iOS and Android. Services are categorized into General Services, Police Services, Traffic and Licensing Services, and Prevention and Safety Services. An AI-powered virtual chatbot supports service navigation with voice command capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sharjah Police Smart App: Mobile application for accessing Sharjah Police services
• Najeed (نجيد)
• Hares/Guard (حارس)
• Nazaha (نزاهة)
• Sawnuk (صونك)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,600+ visitors to the drug awareness platform
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 18 Government Entities in SharjahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Sharjah Police hosted representatives from 18 government entities in Sharjah under the supervision of the Government Development Department at the Sharjah Executive Council. The delegation was briefed on Sharjah Police's institutional experience in service development and customer experience improvement, demonstrating inter-agency knowledge sharing.
• Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (الهيئة الاتحادية للهوية والجنسية والجمارك وأمن المنافذ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Sharjah Police received a delegation from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security to strengthen mutual cooperation. The meeting, attended by the General Commander and Authority officials, focused on enhancing collaboration between the two entities in areas of identity, citizenship, and border security operations.
• Sharjah Government (حكومة الشارقة)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sharjah Police operates under the direct authority of the Ruler of Sharjah and in coordination with the Sharjah Government. The organization's strategic plan, organizational structure, and operations are aligned with Sharjah Government priorities. The website links to the official Sharjah Government portal (ds.sharjah.ae).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dubai Police: The official police force of the Emirate of Dubai operating under the UAE federal police system. Operates a similar e-government platform (Dubai Police app, smart services), traffic enforcement, and digital innovation mandate, making it the closest functional peer to Sharjah Police.
• Ajman Police: Police force of the smaller adjacent Emirate of Ajman, operating under the same federal MOI framework with comparable functions, traffic services, and digital channels at smaller scale.
• Abu Dhabi Police: The police force of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with a comparable mix of statutory policing, traffic enforcement, and digital government services under the UAE Ministry of Interior framework.
• Ras Al Khaimah Police: Police force of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, part of the same UAE federal police structure with overlapping statutory, traffic, and digital service offerings at a regional scale.
• Fujairah Police: Police force of the Emirate of Fujairah on the east coast of the UAE, operating under the same federal framework. Comparable in scope to Sharjah's Eastern Region command structure.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Police Service (UK): Large international public police force with extensive digital public services, online crime reporting, and integrated policing apps, serving as a global benchmark for large-scale police digital transformation initiatives.
• New York City Police Department: Municipal police department with comprehensive digital infrastructure, mobile apps, CCTV integration (similar to the Raqib service), and public engagement campaigns, providing an international benchmark for urban policing at scale.
• Ministry of Interior (UAE MOI): The federal ministry that coordinates all UAE police forces, including Sharjah Police. Operates UAE Pass (identity integration used by Sharjah Police) and sets nationwide policing standards, tools, and digital platforms.

Others

• Sharjah City Municipality: Sibling government entity operating in the Emirate of Sharjah under the same governmental authority; comparable as a public-sector peer for service delivery, digital channels, and citizen-facing portals within Sharjah.

Emerging players

• Dubai Civil Defence: UAE federal public safety agency under MOI focused on fire and emergency response with comparable investment in AI-driven call handling and smart apps; reflects the broader digital direction of UAE public safety agencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shjpolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShjPolice
• Instagraminstagram.com/Shjpolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sharjah-police

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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