 (9) 2000, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, on April 8, 2000.DPW is a legally, financially and administratively independent entity with full capacity to act.In addition to the headquarter located in Sharjah city, DPW has other four branches in Al Dhaid, Kalbaa, Khor fakkan and Diba Al Hisn.