SEC reviews report on honey production development project

emirates7 - The Sharjah Executive Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday at the Ruler's Office, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council, with the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council.

The Council addressed various topics focused on monitoring the performance of government departments and entities in Sharjah. Discussions emphasized development plans across multiple sectors aimed at improving the quality of life in the emirate.

The Council reviewed the 2024 performance report of the Suburbs Councils and Parents' Councils, which detailed their role in fostering social cohesion and promoting community culture. The report highlighted statistics on requests, initiatives, and services provided to the community, as well as outcomes from the 13th Suburbs Festival, key achievements, and recommendations for the future.

Key findings from the report included:
Suburbs Councils: 350 resident requests were processed, encompassing urgent, general, and dispute resolution matters. Additionally, 229 initiatives were launched, 557 residents utilized council facilities for events and weddings, and 1,783 funeral services were organized.
Parents' Councils: 12,446 parents, community members, and students were engaged through projects and field visits.

The Council also evaluated the report on developing the bee sector and honey production in Sharjah. The project aims to promote sustainable beekeeping and honey production, including producing queen bees and bee-derived products. It also involves granting approvals for establishing beekeeping apiaries in the emirate.

The report analyzed the current state of the local honey market and global projections for significant growth in the beekeeping industry. It outlined challenges, opportunities, and coordination strategies between beekeepers and relevant authorities. Other aspects covered included identifying optimal bee sites, understanding flowering seasons of local plants, and detailing plans for an organic honey products factory and laboratory.