Sharjah approves first batch of housing grants worth Dhs357m for 528 beneficiaries

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, chaired on Tuesday the meeting of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) at the Ruler’s Office.

The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of SEC, and Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

The meeting tackled several issues related to developing the government's workflow and advancing the Emirate of Sharjah’s carious sectors.

In implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at achieving social stability, enhancing family security and providing a decent life for the citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah, the Council approved the first batch of 528 beneficiaries of housing support, with a total amount of Dhs357 million.

The first batch includes the beneficiaries of the two categories of loans and grants for the purposes of new construction, completion, addition and maintenance, and obtaining ready-made government housing, and mini-residential units.

The value of housing support since 2012 has reached Dhs7.469 billion, for beneficiaries in all cities and regions of the Emirate of Sharjah.

The council was briefed on the latest classifications of Sharjah International Airport in the international classifications according to approved standards and indicators, as Sharjah International Airport was ranked the best airport in the Middle East within the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme, which is sponsored by the Airports Council International (ACI).

Moreover, the Council discussed a set of proposals to support and develop the activities of the travel and tourism sector by updating legislation and enhancing competitiveness in its economic environment.

The Council also deliberated a set of proposals concerned with supporting the transportation system and public transportation and providing various services in all cities and regions.

WAM