Sharjah has declared a notable rise in the minimum retirement pension for its former employees, raising it to Dh17, 500. Made by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, Governor of Sharjah and Member of the Supreme Council, this choice is part of the emirate's initiatives to provide a reasonable quality of living for retired people and their families, After their years of service, the new policy seeks to provide pensioners financial stability and increase their wellbeing.

Starting on December 1, 2024, the pension rise represents a significant step in improving Sharjah's financial assistance system for retirees, The action underlines the emirate's dedication to raise pensioners' quality of living since it will cost Dh1.3 billion annually, Retroactive disbursements will also help pensioners since the government would cover the variation between the new and old pension amounts. 

All persons who retired prior to the new policy's implementation will be subject to this change to guarantee they get the revised pension value, Reflecting the government's will to correct any discrepancies resulting from the past pension system, the retroactive payments will sum to Dh4 million.

During a phone interview on the "Direct Line" program, which aired on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi acknowledged the approval of the pension hike, Al Zaabi underlined in his remarks the benefits of the pension increase, characterizing it as a necessary step to assist pensioners and their families, The action fits a larger plan by the Sharjah administration to improve social welfare and show its continuous dedication to the welfare of its citizens, especially those who helped the emirate grow during their working years.

The lives of retirees should benefit from this rise in the minimum pension since it would provide more financial stability and mental peace of mind, Ensuring that retirees have a fair and sufficient pension helps the government of Sharjah to enhance its social safety net, therefore complementing its continuous efforts to meet the needs of its people and build a better society. Additionally reflecting a sense of fairness, the retroactive payments guarantee that retirees who have already left the working are not left behind.

Those retirees who have spent many years working in Sharjah and may have battled with smaller pension levels would especially gain from the pension augmentation, Whether they live in Sharjah or another part of the UAE, pensioners may expect a more comfortable life with the higher pension rate, The ruling is anticipated to strengthen the emirate's standing as a location that appreciates the sacrifices made by its citizens, both now and once they retire.

For Sharjah's pensioners, who can now rely on a more strong support system, the pension rise represents a noteworthy change overall, This action fits the larger initiatives of the UAE government toward social welfare and economic stability, therefore offering a model for other emirates seeking means of supporting their elderly populations. The choice made by the Sharjah administration emphasizes the emirate's continuous commitment to bettering the quality of life for its citizens, hence safeguarding the dignity and welfare of retirees well beyond their departure from the employment.