The Executive Council reviewed the annual report of the Department of Social Services for the year 2021 AD. The report dealt with the various achievements and services provided by the Department to the various target groups, where the number of beneficiaries of social assistance reached 9661 beneficiaries, for a total aid amounting to 406 million dirhams. In the social care and protection sector, the number of residents in shelters reached 194 throughout the year, and 2929 urgent and non-urgent communications were dealt with for those without social care, and the department provided various services to 4387 elderly and people with disabilities. The report also included the social and educational programs of the department, where it implemented 4295 educational programs targeting 144 participants, in addition to programs of support and social empowerment for beneficiary individuals and families. The volunteers of the Sharjah Voluntary Work Center of the Department achieved 265 volunteer hours in community service. The report included the department's efforts in digital transformation, implementation of electronic linkage with relevant authorities, training and qualification services for specialists and employees involved in social work, and supervisory inspection of professional licenses.