Salary cap raised to Dh50,000 for grant eligibility in Sharjah

Last updated: November 11, 2026 | 18:09

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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to increase the marriage grant to Dh30,000 and the furniture assistance to Dh30,000. This directive takes effect from the date of its issuance.

He also directed on Tuesday that the salary eligibility requirement be amended to stipulate that applicants must earn a monthly salary of less than Dh50,000. The directive took effect on Tuesday.

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The salary eligibility requirement was amended in accordance with Sheikh Dr Sultan’s recent grant to increase the salaries of Sharjah Government employees.…