General Secretariat of The Executive Council
The General Secretariat of The Executive Council is responsible for organizing and coordinating the tasks of the Council to ensure the achievement of its objectives. It is also entrusted to follow-up on the resolutions issued by it until the completion of their implementation.
The General Secretariat is also responsible for preparing the Council’s agenda and arranging its sessions and all related financial and administrative affairs, in addition to coordinating with the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah to present draft laws, decrees, resolutions, and other legislation to the Council for discussion, reviewing their final wording, and making sure of its constitutionality before submitting them to Competent Bodies. The General Secretariat also plays a major role in providing advice and technical support to the Executive Council and government agencies in order to develop their work and enable them to promote sustainable development in the emirate.
Secretary General of The Executive Council
Her Excellency Asma Rashid Sultan Bin Taliah has become the Secretary General of The Sharjah Executive Council after a long career pursued at the council. Upon her graduation, H.E. joined the General Secretariat team as an administrative assistant. Later, she got promoted to become the head of the Sessions and Members Affairs Department. She then held the office of the Governmental Development Department director before she became Assistant Secretary General.
H.E. has been conferred the evaluation certificate from the “National Assessors Training” program run by the Prime Minister’s Office. She has also joined the Executive Leadership Program for Future Leaders that was held at the College of Business Administration – Cambridge University to focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and decision-making.
H.E. Asma Rashid Sultan Bin Taliah holds a B.A. in Information Systems Administration and Marketing from the University of Sharjah and later was conferred a degree in Executive Master Business Administration from the same university.
H.E Asma Rashid Sultan Bin Taliah
Assistant Secretary General of The Executive Council
His Excellency Ahmed Hamad Rashid Matar Al Suwaidi serves as the Assistant Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and is recognized as one of the Emirate’s distinguished young national leaders. He has built a diverse leadership career across quality management, process engineering, human resources, and institutional communication.
Throughout his professional journey, His Excellency held key roles within government, semi-government, and private sector entities, including the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sharjah Islamic Bank. In these roles, he contributed to process engineering and service quality initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and elevating service standards.
He also served for eight years as Director of Government Communication at the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi at the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). During this period, he led strategic communication efforts and contributed to the establishment of the “Ibda’a” Program, designed to empower and develop Emirati youth in the cultural sector. He was also a core member of the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 team, contributing from the bid preparation and submission to UNESCO through to the Emirate’s successful designation.
In 2022, His Excellency chaired the Supervisory Committee for UAE Innovation Month in Sharjah, leading cross-government coordination to deliver impactful innovation initiatives aligned with national strategic priorities.
In 2023, he served as a member of the Sharjah Committee for the Federal National Council Elections, contributing to the effective organization and governance of the electoral process. In the same year, he was appointed as a Board Member of the Sharjah Classic Cars Club, supporting the development of its strategic direction and strengthening its local and international presence, in addition to contributing to the establishment of the Sharjah Classic Cars Festival.
He also chaired the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Government Employees Club, launching sports, social, and cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing and fostering a positive institutional culture.
In 2025, His Excellency joined the Higher Committee for Digital Integration in Sharjah, supporting digital transformation projects and advancing cross-government integration initiatives to enhance public sector efficiency and service excellence.
His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Sharjah.