Sharjah Unveils Dhs1.18 Billion Social Welfare Package Benefiting 31,900 Citizens

The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has approved a comprehensive social welfare package aimed at raising the minimum monthly living standard for eligible citizens to Dhs20,000. Effective from September 1, 2026, the measures cover government employees, retirees, supplementary retirement grant recipients and families receiving social assistance.

The package will benefit more than 31,900 citizens and families and increase Sharjah’s annual government expenditure by over Dhs1.18 billion. The largest allocation, exceeding Dhs720 million annually, will support 17,776 government employees by ensuring a minimum monthly living standard of Dhs20,000.

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The measures also raise the minimum monthly standard to Dhs20,000 for 6,652 families receiving social assistance, 2,251 Sharjah government retirees and 5,300 retired citizens receiving supplementary grants. The initiative builds on Sharjah’s earlier increase in minimum social assistance to Dhs17,500 and reflects the emirate’s continued focus on social protection, income security and improving citizens’ quality of life.