Sharjah extends utility bill payment deadlines, waives penalties for tourism businesses

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has announced relief measures for tourism establishments, including extended utility bill payment deadlines, fee waivers and flexible payment plans. The initiative aims to boost the sustainability and competitiveness of the emirate's tourism sector. Tourism businesses will receive a one-month extension to pay utility bills and can opt for instalment plans for consumption bills. Service disconnection penalties will be waived for three months. Security deposits for new utility accounts can be paid in four instalments. Tourism establishments will be exempt from plan approval fees for three months. Projects can receive extended deadlines for utility service connections without additional charges. Service fees for inactive meters at hotels and tourism facilities will be suspended. Investors can disconnect utilities from unoccupied serviced apartment units. Businesses can pay electrical maintenance permit fees through instalment plans. Sewa will cover bank transfer charges for utility bill payments made through bank transfers for three months.