Sharjah Police ready for New Year 2026 celebrations

Sharjah Police have confirmed their full readiness to welcome the New Year 2026, with comprehensive security and traffic plans in place to ensure public safety and smooth movement across the emirate.

Brigadier  Omar Al Ghazal, Director General of the General Department of Operations and Security Support at Sharjah Police, chaired a coordination meeting with concerned departments to review security arrangements and operational preparedness for the upcoming celebrations. The plans aim to strengthen community safety, enhance public well-being and maintain traffic flow in all areas.

During the meeting, officials reviewed a range of approved security and traffic measures, including increased police deployment at key locations, event and celebration sites, fireworks launch areas, public facilities and major roads. These measures are designed to ensure traffic flow and raise public safety levels.

The meeting also discussed boosting the readiness of operations rooms around the clock, supported by qualified personnel and advanced technical systems, to ensure rapid response and efficient handling of emergencies and reports.

Brigadier Al Ghazal stressed the importance of close field coordination with strategic partners and implementing all preventive measures to ensure a safe and stable atmosphere during the festivities. He urged the public to follow instructions issued by police officers at event venues, cooperate with security and traffic teams, avoid negative behaviour and demonstrate responsible conduct that reflects the community’s awareness.

He also confirmed the readiness of the police contact centre, with 999 dedicated to emergencies and 901 for non-emergency cases, to handle inquiries and reports efficiently, supporting public safety and quality of life in Sharjah.