Low-income retirees registered in Sharjah to receive supplementary grants

Retiress from federal entities, other emirate governments, or the private sector who are registered in Sharjah will now receive a supplementary grant.

This is according a statement published on local news agency WAM. Individuals earning a pension below Dhs17,500 per month will be eligible for this financial support.

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The decree with regards to the same has been issued by  Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Who is eligible for the grant

The grant will ensure their monthly income is raised to Dhs17,500, provided they do not receive any other salary, bonus, or pension that exceeds this amount.

Payments will begin from the date the application is submitted.

The decree also establishes a “Supplementary Grant Committee for Retirees” in Sharjah under the supervision of the Department of Human Resources.

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Disbursement of the grant

The Department of Human Resources will oversee the receipt and review of applications, annually updating beneficiary data and verifying eligibility.

The entity will also prepare and regularly audit lists of eligible retirees.

The Sharjah Social Security Fund will handle monthly disbursements of the supplementary grant, while the committee will define the required documentation and procedures for application.

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