Sharjah Ruler grants government employees up to eight- day mourning leave

In a significant move, the ruler of Sharjah has granted government employees up to eight days of mourning leave, according to a directive issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. This decision, aimed at supporting family ties during periods of bereavement, was communicated by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Human Resources.

Employees of the Sharjah Government and universities within the emirate will receive five days of leave when the death occurs inside the UAE, while those who lose a close relative outside the country will be entitled to eight days of leave. The leave is available to bereaved individuals related to their deceased, including grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, siblings, spouses, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

The revised leave policy is designed to provide government employees with greater support during times of grief. This measure comes in response to the need for urgent reforms in human resources management within the Sharjah Government.