Sharjah Ruler increases monthly social grant by 45%

Jan

BClemmens Uncategorized 2012-01-28

Sharjah: Beneficiaries of social assistance in Sharjah stand to get 45 per cent more on their monthly grants as of January 1, 2012.

The increase in payments was announced by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in a phone conversation during the Direct Line show broadcast by Sharjah TV and Radio.

The increase in grants is valued at Dh50.4 million. The gesture takes the assistance provided annually by the Social Services Department to Dh162.4 million, benefiting 8,092 families.

Shaikh Sultan said the social assistance would cover retirees who were previously unable to receive aid.

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