More than 17,700 government employees will benefit from the new salary package, alongside thousands of pensioners and families receiving social assistance
Sharjah has approved salary increases for all government employees as part of a wider package aimed at raising household incomes and improving living standards across the emirate.
The measures, which take effect in September, will raise the minimum decent living level to Dh20,000 a month. The package carries an annual cost of more than Dh1.187 billion.
Sharjah salary increase to cover 17,776 employees
The package will cover 17,776 Sharjah government employees. It will cost the government more than Dh720 million a year.
The salary measures will also extend to employees who already earn higher salaries. However, the government is preparing a separate study to determine the increases for higher-paid categories.
Speaking on the Direct Line programme, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said:
“No employee will be left without a salary increase, including those on high salaries.”
He added that the government had moved quickly to approve the increases, with priority initially given to those most in need.
Pensioners and families to receive higher support
The new minimum living threshold will also apply to Sharjah government pensioners.
Around 2,251 government pensioners will benefit from the measure. The annual cost is estimated at Dh113.1 million.
In addition, 5,300 Emirati pensioners who did not retire from the Sharjah government will receive complementary grants. These grants will help bring their income up to the new minimum level.
The annual cost of these grants will be around Dh159 million.
Families receiving social assistance will also benefit. The package will support 6,652 families, with an annual allocation of about Dh195.1 million.
Sharjah urges residents to manage finances carefully
Alongside the salary increases, Sheikh Sultan urged citizens to manage their finances responsibly.
He advised households to avoid unnecessary borrowing and focus on saving and prudent spending. The guidance comes as the emirate increases financial support for employees, pensioners and families.
The government is also reviewing salary categories that fall above the initial threshold. Sheikh Sultan said the study on higher salary categories would be reviewed the following week.
Sharjah cuts marine berth service fees by 50%
Separately, Sharjah has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fees for services linked to marine vessel berths.
The remaining fees will be collected for fishermen’s associations. The measure aims to support the maintenance and regulation of berths while keeping them available to fishermen and other eligible users.
The associations will also manage the facilities and related services.
The salary and support measures form part of Sharjah’s broader approach to improving financial security for employees, pensioners and families across the emirate.
