{
  "id": 5337126,
  "title": "Sharjah Ruler approves minimum wage of Dh20,000 for government employees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sharjah-ruler-approves-minimum-wage-of-dh20-000-for-government",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:26:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/03/sharjah-ruler-approves-minimum-wage-of-dh20000-for-government-employees/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah's ruler, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, has authorized a Dh20,000 ($5,445) monthly minimum wage for government employees in the emirate, according to the Direct Line radio station. The new policy, which began this week, will impact approximately 18,000 employees and result in a combined annual wage expense of Dh720 million for Sharjah's government staff, including those who earn more. Fresh graduates with a university degree will receive an initial Dh27,125 per month, while those who start work immediately after finishing school will earn Dh20,950 each month. Additional monthly living allowance of Dh20,000 will be provided to other employee categories. Mr Al Zaabi, director of Human Resources in Sharjah, disclosed that retirees from the Sharjah government, retired citizens who did not work for the government and receive supplementary grants, families, and government employees will also benefit from the new order. Over 2,250 retirees will receive a minimum living allowance, costing the government Dh113 million annually. The monthly allowance for families on social service benefits will be a minimum of Dh20,000, affecting more than 6,650 families and costing the government Dh195.1 million.",
  "summary": "Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a monthly minimum wage of Dh20,000 ($5,445) for government employees in the emirate. The scheme, which came into force this week, will affect about 18,000 employees and create an annual total wage bill for Sharjah government employees, including those already on higher salaries, of Dh720 million. New starters with a…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Sharjah Ruler raises social assistance threshold to Dh20,000 for 6,652 families",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sharjah-ruler-raises-social-assistance-threshold-to-dh20-000-for-6",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:08:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Sharjah Ruler approves minimum wage of Dh20,000 for government employees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sharjah-ruler-approves-minimum-wage-of-dh20-000-for-government-5341089",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:26:54.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}