Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced that 2026 is set to be a significant year for the emirate, marked by the initiation and development of multiple projects aimed at improving living conditions. The announcement highlights efforts to address the needs of 10,600 cases registered with the Sharjah Social Services Department.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Dr Sultan emphasized the importance of ensuring a dignified living standard, setting AED17,500 per month as the benchmark in Sharjah. The Ruler expressed concern over the current income levels of people registered with the Social Services Department, noting the varying family sizes within these cases. In a broadcast on the programme “The Direct Line” with Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Sheikh Dr Sultan discussed measures being implemented to address these issues.
Sheikh Dr Sultan elaborated on the collaborative efforts with the
Social Services Department and Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council, to methodically tackle the conditions of these cases. The approach involves categorizing and addressing easier cases first, with an aim to prevent any of the 10,600 individuals from remaining in need. The Ruler highlighted the findings from international financial and administrative reports, which indicated high individual income in Sharjah, despite the inadequacies of previous investment projects.
The Ruler of Sharjah also spoke on the need to provide personalized solutions for the registered cases, acknowledging that each case requires unique consideration. Sheikh Dr Sultan shared that plans have evolved with insights from Mariam Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Social Services Department, to effectively uplift the living standards of these individuals.
Concluding his remarks, Sheikh Dr Sultan expressed optimism about the future, announcing that 2026 will herald the completion of various beneficial proj
ects, including those in agriculture and dairy production. He underscored the emirate’s commitment to ensuring safety, stability, and a prosperous future for all its residents.
