Sharjah Ruler unveils decent living grant for some Emirati families

Sharjah has announced a "decent living grant" to help Emirati families live better with an aim to increase their monthly income to AED 17,500. 

It follows the directive of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide financial assistance to 3,162 families registered with the Social Services Department.

The Department will be given an additional AED 134 million annually to be disbursed to the families starting September. 

Sheikh Sultan also announced plans to build a new "Social Care Complex" in Al Ruwaidat with several facilities including a centre for women, a home for the elderly, a mental health facility, and a care home for children, all in one place. 

The complex will cover an area of 140,000 square metres and will also include recreational facilities, as well as a mosque and gym.