In a significant move to bolster housing support for citizens, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved all housing support applications submitted by citizens to the Sharjah Housing Department up to today, September 21. This approval encompasses an impressive total of 6,700 requests, including categories for both loans and grants.
Addressing Housing Development Challenges
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has also taken proactive steps to resolve challenges faced in individual housing projects by citizens within the emirate. Notably, 734 housing units that were previously stalled have now been completed at the expense of the Sharjah Government, with total expenditures exceeding 603 million dirhams.
Priority Housing Initiatives
Furthermore, Sheikh Dr Sultan has initiated the first package of priority housing cases aimed at citizens, which includes 500 homes at a total cost of 400 million dirhams. This initiative reflects the commitment of the Sharjah Government to address pressing housing needs and enhance the living conditions of its residents.
Support for Ongoing Construction
In addition to the above measures, support has also been extended to citizens who have begun constructing their homes individually but have encountered difficulties in completing their projects. The support will assist with 127 homes, with a financial allocation exceeding 101 million dirhams, further underpinning the government’s dedication to improve housing accessibility.