Power failure in some Sharjah areas halts government services, ATM operations
Some parts of Sharjah experienced a power outage on Sunday afternoon, with residents reporting temporary disruptions to lifts, Wi-Fi connectivity and daily activities. Authorities said teams are monitoring the situation following a "sudden technical fault".In a statement posted on social media, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said relevant teams are working to address the issue and restore services at the earliest, while fully adhering to safety procedures. Residents were thanked for their understanding, and authorities said updates would be announced in due course.Residents and businesses across several areas said the outage affected routine activities, with lifts not functioning in some high-rise buildings and internet connectivity disrupted in certain neighbourhoods.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The outage affected areas, including Al Majaz - covering Jamal Abdul Nasir Street and surrounding locations - as well as Al Khan, Al Taawun, Al Mamzar, Muwaileh, Rahmania suburbs and Al Nahda, according to residents.“I went to the Sharjah Municipality office to renew my tenancy contract. The officer was processing my application when the power suddenly went out. The transaction was cancelled, and we were asked to return the next day,” said Abu Eman, a Sharjah resident.The power failure also caused ATM machines in affected areas to stop functioning, leaving some residents unable to withdraw cash. “I could not withdraw the money because the ATM was not working,” said Ahmed Ali, a resident of the Al Taawun area.“I went to Sharjah Cooperative for my weekend grocery shopping. When I reached the counter, the power went off unexpectedly. I waited for 10 minutes, but electricity was not restored, so I left my items and left because I wasn’t sure how long it would take,” said Zubair Khan, another Al Majaz resident.Aslam Khan, a resident of the Al Taawun area, said internet services were also affected in some locations. “I tried to reach out to my colleagues, but to no avail. It seems certain parts of the area are experiencing challenges due to a power outage,” he said.Several residents also took to X and other social media platforms to share their experiences, with posts mentioning power cuts in areas such as Al Nahda and Al Majaz, lifts being out of service in residential towers, and home internet connections not working. Some residents also asked online if there were updates on when services would be restored.Sharjah activates automated rental registration for electricity, water, gasSharjah introduces new sewage fee in Sewa bills for expats starting April 1
Some parts of Sharjah experienced a power outage on Sunday afternoon, with residents reporting temporary disruptions to lifts, Wi-Fi connectivity and daily activities. Authorities said teams are monitoring the situation following a "sudden technical fault".
In a statement posted on social media, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said relevant teams are working to address the issue and restore services at the earliest, while fully adhering to safety procedures. Residents were thanked for their understanding, and authorities said updates would be announced in due course.
Residents and businesses across several areas said the outage affected routine activities, with lifts not functioning in some high-rise buildings and internet connectivity disrupted in certain neighbourhoods.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The outage affected areas, including Al Majaz - covering Jamal Abdul Nasir Street and surrounding locations - as well as Al Khan, Al Taawun, Al Mamzar, Muwaileh, Rahmania suburbs and Al Nahda, according to residents.
“I went to the Sharjah Municipality office to renew my tenancy contract. The officer was processing my application when the power suddenly went out. The transaction was cancelled, and we were asked to return the next day,” said Abu Eman, a Sharjah resident.
The power failure also caused ATM machines in affected areas to stop functioning, leaving some residents unable to withdraw cash. “I could not withdraw the money because the ATM was not working,” said Ahmed Ali, a resident of the Al Taawun area.
“I went to Sharjah Cooperative for my weekend grocery shopping. When I reached the counter, the power went off unexpectedly. I waited for 10 minutes, but electricity was not restored, so I left my items and left because I wasn’t sure how long it would take,” said Zubair Khan, another Al Majaz resident.
Aslam Khan, a resident of the Al Taawun area, said internet services were also affected in some locations. “I tried to reach out to my colleagues, but to no avail. It seems certain parts of the area are experiencing challenges due to a power outage,” he said.
Several residents also took to X and other social media platforms to share their experiences, with posts mentioning power cuts in areas such as Al Nahda and Al Majaz, lifts being out of service in residential towers, and home internet connections not working. Some residents also asked online if there were updates on when services would be restored.
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