SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered an increase in compensation for individuals whose homes were affected by the recent rainstorm to AED 50,000. H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah has approved the value of these compensations, which amount to AED 15,330,000, benefiting 618 cases. Sharjah Social Services will immediately begin distributing these compensations to the beneficiaries. These directives from the Ruler of Sharjah came during the "Direct Line" program, which is broadcasted on Sharjah Radio and Television. Source: Emirates News Agency
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