Sharjah Ruler raises marriage, furniture grants to Dh30,000 each

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to increase the marriage grant to Dh30,000 and the furniture assistance to Dh30,000. This directive takes effect from the date of its issuance.

He also directed on Tuesday that the salary eligibility requirement be amended to stipulate that applicants must earn a monthly salary of less than Dh50,000. The directive took effect on Tuesday.

The salary eligibility requirement was amended in accordance with Sheikh Dr Sultan’s recent grant to increase the salaries of Sharjah Government employees. This ensures that the eligibility criteria for both forms of assistance reflect salary levels following the increase.

His directives to increase the value of both grants also respond to rising prices and the resulting increase in the cost of living. This measure aims to alleviate the costs of marriage and home furnishing for beneficiaries of housing assistance from the Sharjah Housing Department, while helping families meet their needs and enhancing their stability.