Sharjah: The Sharjah Supplementary Grants Committee for Retirees has approved 34 new applications for supplementary grants at its latest meeting.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR), and Chairman of the Committee, with attendance from other committee members.
The committee's discussions focused on enhancing social support programs and assessing the latest developments in supplementary grants for retirees. A total of 34 new applications were approved, with the requests meeting the eligibility criteria for supplementary grants. The combined annual value of these newly approved grants amounts to approximately AED1,711,200.
The committee assured that the approved amounts will be directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts. Additionally, it emphasized its ongoing commitment to updating beneficiary data and reviewing applications efficiently to expand the social safety net and improve the quality of life for retired citizens in the Emirate of Sharjah.