Overview
- Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority said an emergency technical fault set off protection systems and temporarily cut power across multiple neighborhoods on Sunday.
- Authorities reported phased restoration through the afternoon, confirming electricity was back in several areas once operational safety was verified.
- Residents described stalled lifts, disrupted home internet and halted ATM transactions, with malls and supermarkets briefly affected.
- Traffic signals failed at some junctions, and delivery riders from companies including Smile, Noon and Keeta guided vehicles to keep roads moving.
- The Sharjah Government Media Bureau said teams continue to monitor the network and will provide updates as the investigation into the local fault proceeds.