Sharjah launches financial aid programme

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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a special financial assistance programme for families in need.

This initiative aims to help families, supported by the Social Services Department, achieve a better quality of life, with a target monthly income of AED 17,500.

The programme will cost a total of AED 134.45 million and benefit 2,114 families in Sharjah who currently earn less than the mentioned amount.

 

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