Sharjah Ruler amends laws on police, military ranks
The revisions update ranks in Sharjah's police, security, and regulatory forces
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No. (5) of 2025, amending Law No. (1) of 2025 on the reorganisation of the police and security forces in Sharjah. He also enacted Law No. (6) of 2025, which modifies Law No. (2) of 2021 regarding human resources for military personnel in the emirate's regulatory bodies.
The revisions update military ranks within Sharjah's police, security forces, and regulatory bodies by removing two non-commissioned officer ranks. This change facilitates career progression, allowing personnel to advance more easily to officer ranks. The amendment acknowledges their service and enhances career motivation within the emirate's military framework.
Under the amendments, military ranks for police, security forces, and regulatory body personnel in Sharjah are now structured as follows:
Officers:
Second Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel
Brigadier
Major General
Lieutenant General
General
Non-commissioned Officers:
Sergeant
First Sergeant
Warrant Officer
Senior Warrant Officer
Officer Assistant
Enlisted Personnel:
Recruit
Police Officer
Senior Police Officer
Corporal
Senior Corporal
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