Sultan sets up Sharjah Health Insurance Authority

H. H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah has issued emiri decree no 8 of 2012 establishing the Sharjah Health Insurance Authority (SHIA).

According to the decree, SHIA enjoys a corporate body status, financial and administrative autonomy and full legal capacity to carry out its duties and activities to achieve its objectives The decree regulates powers and functions of the new health insurance body which will join hands with other stakeholders in the emirate to adopt best practices in the industry.