Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a decree establishing a supplementary grant for retirees in Sharjah. This initiative aims to provide financial support to retirees from federal entities, other emirate governments, or the private sector who are registered in Sharjah and have a pension below AED 17,500 per month.
According to Emirates News Agency, the grant is structured to ensure that the monthly income of eligible retirees is raised to AED 17,500. This support is contingent on the retirees not receiving any other salary, bonus, or pension that exceeds this amount. Payments under this scheme will commence from the date the application is submitted, thus providing timely assistance to those in need.
The decree also calls for the establishment of a "Supplementary Grant Committee for Retirees" in Sharjah, which will operate under the supervision of the Department of Human Resources. This committee will be chaired by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Head of the Department of Human Resources. Other notable members include Dr. Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah; Walid Ibrahim Al Sayegh, Director General of the Central Finance Department; Mohammed Obaid Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Social Security Fund; and Noura Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Salaries Department at the Department of Human Resources, who will serve as the Committee Rapporteur.
The Department of Human Resources is tasked with overseeing the receipt and review of applications, ensuring an annual update of beneficiary data, and verifying eligibility. It will also be responsible for preparing and regularly auditing lists of eligible retirees, thereby maintaining a transparent and accountable process.
The Sharjah Social Security Fund will be responsible for the monthly disbursements of the supplementary grant. In conjunction with the committee, it will define the necessary documentation and procedures for application, facilitating a streamlined process for retirees to access this financial support.