Dh25,000 minimum salary in Sharjah: Emiratis thank Sheikh Sultan

Sharjah - The Ruler said the government would exert all efforts to raise the living standards of every citizen in the Emirate.

Sharjah citizens have lauded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, for his efforts to improve the wellbeing of citizens in the emirate.

The Ruler of Sharjah on Monday announced on Sharjah TV that the minimum salary for citizens was to be raised from Dh17,500 to Dh25,000.

He also ordered the Sharjah Government to study employment requests from seven categories of Emiratis and give them jobs in government departments immediately.

In the same programme, Sheikh Sultan said he understood the struggles of low-income Emiratis. “I will not let people with low incomes struggle. When living expenses increase, the salaries must be increased accordingly,” he said.

He said the government would exert all efforts to raise the living standards of every citizen in the Emirate.

Salama Al Kutbi, a Sharjah citizen hailed the Sharjah Ruler for ensuring the well-being of citizens. She said providing employment for citizens with low income in government departments would provide them with a decent life.

“It will enhance the living standards of the citizens and government employees with low income. The Ruler’s efforts to raise the salary and provision of employment to citizens would have a positive impact on the stability of Emirati society,” she said.

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