SHARJAH, – The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) organised the 4th Financial Forum for the year 2025 with the attendance of a distinguished group of officials, financial specialists, and employees from over 70 government and independent entities in Sharjah. The event is part of the SFD’s efforts to promote best practices in preparing public budgets and to enhance the culture of financial efficiency and sustainability in Sharjah.
Arwa Al Owais, Director – Fiscal Policy office at the Sharjah Finance Department and Head of the Financial Forum Team, emphasised the importance of this ongoing gathering. She stated that the Financial Forum has become a strategic platform to enhance knowledge exchange and improve financial performance across government entities.
She said, “At the Sharjah Finance Department, we believe in the importance of building an integrated financial system based on efficiency, transparency, and proactive planning. This forum is part of a roadmap set by SFD to develop financial capabilities and achieve the necessary balance between controlling expenses and meeting the development priorities of the emirate. This is in line with the SFD’s overarching vision to support government entities in enhancing the quality of budgets and linking them to financial indicators and institutional performance.”
The forum included a specialised session titled “Rationalizing Expenditures,” presented by Dr. Abdullah Al Barakat. During the session, he discussed the most prominent modern tools for controlling government spending and enhancing financial efficiency, emphasising the importance of adopting advanced financial analysis approaches and activating the role of digital transformation in directing resources toward national priorities.
Additionally, employees from the Budget and Financial Planning Department conducted a workshop titled “Requirements for Preparing the 2026 Budget Proposal.” The workshop reviewed the financial performance of government entities during 2024 and the first quarter of 2025.
They explained the steps involved in preparing the financial proposal for the 2026 budget and discussed the importance of early coordination between departments in collecting and analysing financial data, ensuring that the requirements align with the directions of government entities. This approach reflects positively on the outputs and results of government entities during the fiscal year.
The forum concluded with an interactive session to answer attendees’ questions, during which experiences and knowledge were exchanged in an atmosphere characterized by cooperation and a shared commitment to improving government financial performance. The attendees appreciated the efforts of the Sharjah Finance Department in organising this event, emphasizing the importance of continuing such gatherings that contribute to enhancing financial planning efficiency and ensuring the optimal use of government resources.
