The main departments are the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Works and Services, the Ministry of Education and the Institute of Health and Medical Care. One of the main priorities of the Sharjah government is the development of the economy of the emirate. To this end, the government has implemented several initiatives and programs to promote economic growth and diversification.

For example, the government has established several free zones and industrial parks in Sharjah, which create a favorable environment for businesses to develop successfully. In addition, the government  launched a number of initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including  access to finance and other resources.

UNESCO has designated Sharjah  as the  Book Capital of the World 2019. The Heart of Sharjah heritage project was implemented to preserve and restore the Old City of Sharjah and restore it to its 1950s state. The five-phase project, to be completed in 2025, will be implemented by Shurooq, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority,  together with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, the Sharjah Museums Department and the Sharjah Art Foundation. Sharjah International Book Fair is a cultural event held in Sharjah every year. It started in  1982 and now  attracts publishers, readers and speakers from all over the world.