Sharjah Ruler directs employment of 700 citizens by 2025 end

August 11, 2025 / 4:13 PM

Sharjah 24: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has made an important announcement to ensure that 700 Emirati citizens will be hired in the emirate’s government by the end of 2025.

Promotion of 1,523 employees and settlement of the status of 254

Additionally, His Highness approved promotions for 1,523 employees within the government. These promotions, which include job advancements and special financial awards, will come at an annual expense of AED 22 million. Moreover, 254 employees who earned new qualifications, such as PhDs, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degrees, will have their statuses adjusted, costing AED 8,420,803. The benefits for these employees will start from the time they obtained their new degrees.

1,585 Emiratis have been employed since the beginning of this year

Since the beginning of this year, 1,585 Emiratis have already been employed across various cities and regions in the emirate. This information was shared by His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, the head of the Sharjah Human Resources Department, during a segment on the "Direct Line" program.