What is the Raqib system in Sharjah?

Raqib is Sharjah Police's central remote-monitoring system that links an approved site's CCTV to the Sharjah Police network. Connecting to Raqib through an approved installer is a mandatory step for construction, operational and authority approvals for many buildings and businesses.

Who must install CCTV in Sharjah?

Hospitality, residential and commercial buildings, malls, warehouses, labour accommodations and other categories defined by Sharjah Police must install CCTV and connect to Raqib. Confirm your exact category with Sharjah Police or a licensed installer.

Sharjah CCTV Compliance 2026 — Sharjah Police "Raqib" Approval Explained

Q: Who regulates CCTV in Sharjah?

Sharjah Police, through the Raqib (راقب) monitoring platform. A premises' CCTV must be connected to Raqib and installed by a Sharjah-Police-approved company as part of security-system approval.

Who regulates CCTV in Sharjah?

Sharjah Police regulates CCTV in the emirate through its Raqib (راقب) platform — a central remote-monitoring system that connects an approved site's cameras to the Sharjah Police network. Note that SIRA does not apply in Sharjah (SIRA is Dubai-only); Sharjah runs its own Raqib regime, and only Sharjah-Police-approved companies may install and maintain compliant systems.

Who must install CCTV & connect to Raqib

Sharjah requires CCTV and a Raqib connection for a broad set of premises — including hospitality, residential and commercial buildings, malls, warehouses and labour accommodations — as a condition of construction, operational and authority approvals. Camera coverage of entrances, exits and common areas, with adequate storage and backup power, is expected.

Exact camera specifications and retention periods for Sharjah are set by Sharjah Police / the Raqib programme. We confirm the current requirement for your premises category directly against the Sharjah Police standard before installing — rather than quoting figures that may be out of date.

How Sharjah CCTV approval works

Engage a Sharjah-Police-approved installer and survey the premises.
Design & install the system to the required coverage and storage.
Connect to Raqib (the Sharjah Police "video guard" link) — a mandatory step for final approval.
Maintenance (AMC) with an approved company to keep the system and its Raqib link compliant.

The federal data law also applies

Across Sharjah and every emirate, Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL) treats CCTV footage as personal data — so lawful basis, secure storage, signage and privacy masking apply on top of the Sharjah Police install rules.

Need Sharjah CCTV compliance?

Servia is a SIRA-licensed UAE security provider. In Sharjah we deliver compliant, Raqib-connected systems through Sharjah-Police-approved installation partners — surveyed, installed and connected to the Sharjah Police standard. Get a free compliance survey and a fixed quote.

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Sharjah CCTV — FAQ

What is Raqib?

Raqib (راقب) is Sharjah Police's central monitoring system; approved sites connect their CCTV to it as part of security-system approval.

Does SIRA apply in Sharjah?

No — SIRA is Dubai-only. Sharjah is regulated by Sharjah Police through the Raqib programme.

Who can install CCTV in Sharjah?

Only Sharjah-Police-approved companies may install and maintain compliant, Raqib-connected systems.

Do you cover other emirates?

Yes — see our UAE compliance guide, Dubai (SIRA) and Abu Dhabi (ADMCC) pages.

UAE CCTV compliance guide Dubai (SIRA) Abu Dhabi (ADMCC) RAK / Ajman / Fujairah / UAQ CCTV packages

Sharjah CCTV Compliance & Sharjah Police "Raqib"