Sheikh Sultan directs Sewa support for 4,500 citizens, starting Emiratisation in private schools - GulfToday

Sheikh Sultan directs Sewa support for 4,500 citizens, starting Emiratisation in private schools

  • 28 Nov 2022
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Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) to provide Dhs400 to beneficiaries of Sharjah Social Service Department (SSSD) aid, to be deducted from the consumption bill for Sewa.

The Sharjah Ruler directed that 4,500 citizens benefit from the decision as a first payment at the level of the emirate, and to provide Dhs20 million to renovate their homes with modern technologies that save electricity and water.

In addition, Sheikh Sultan directed starting of the second and third phases of Sultan's project for Emiratisation in the private sector in private schools, within the pioneering programme "Teacher and Proud," which appoints teachers to government cadres and assigns them to private schools, and turn their salaries to the government.

Ali Al Hosani, Director of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, Said that the first phase was implemented under the directives of the Sharjah Ruler to appoint teachers of the Arabic language and religious education from country, "Jaseer” and they will be enrolled after graduating from schools.

This directive was announced during "Direct Line" programme, at Sharjah Radio.

WAM


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