Sharjah
Sharjah Ruler Raises Marriage Grant Salary Ceiling to AED 50,000
The Sharjah marriage grant is now open to applicants earning AED 50,000 or less, up from AED 30,000, following a directive from the Ruler of Sharjah.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to widen eligibility for its marriage grants. Under the new rules, applicants earning AED 50,000 or less now qualify for the Sharjah marriage grant, up from the previous ceiling of AED 30,000.
Key facts at a glance
- New salary ceiling: AED 50,000 or less
- Previous salary ceiling: AED 30,000
- Grant provider: The Ruler’s Court, Sharjah
- Announced on: Al Khat Al Mubasher (Direct Line), Sharjah Radio and Television
Who benefits from the higher salary ceiling
Raising the threshold opens the grant to applicants whose salaries previously placed them above the limit. The directive aims to help young people start their married lives and to ease the financial burden that comes with getting married.
A direct response to a caller on Direct Line
The decision came in response to a request from a caller on the Al Khat Al Mubasher (Direct Line) programme, broadcast on Sharjah Radio and Television.
Media contact
Aisha Alawadhi, Sharjah Government Media Bureau
aisha.alawadhi@sgmb.ae | +971 52 767 4447
