Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) said work was progressing as per schedule on several of its development projects including the Khorfakkan-Sharjah Road and Tunnels Project, in the emirate, said a report.

A high-level delegation from SCC visited the mountainous area of Shis in Khorfakkan to inspect the development projects, reported state news agency Wam.

Headed by Khawla Al Mulla, the chairperson of the SCC, the delegation was received by Mohammed Khamis Al Naqbi of Wadi Shis area, several government officials in Khorfakkan and a host of dignitaries, Emirati citizens and residents.

Addressing the gathering, Al Mulla said the visit comes in line with the Sharjah Ruler's approach to open direct communication channels with all UAE citizens and visit them in their places of residence to closely meet their needs.

It comes within the framework of the bureau's plans to hold periodic meetings in various areas of the emirate to highlight Sharjah’s cultural aspects, he added.