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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sharjah introduces 8-day paid marriage leave for government employees under new HR reform
The new benefit, part of an HR decree by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, supports work-life balance and is a first in Sharjah's public sector. (Image created using AI for creative & illustrative purposes) In a landmark move to modernize workplace policies and enhance employee welfare, the Government of Sharjah has introduced marriage leave for employees in government agencies, granting eight days of paid leave for those entering matrimony. This policy is part of a broader reform initiative under a new decree-law on human resources in the emirate. The decree was issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and represents a significant step in expanding government employee benefits. According to Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Human Resources Department, who spoke on the popular radio program "Direct Line", the decree-law includes a wide range of updates aimed at improving flexibility, inclusivity, and efficiency in the public sector. Key elements include: Marriage Leave: Government employees are now entitled to eight days of paid marriage leave, a benefit introduced for the first time in the emirate. Care Leave for Mothers: Earlier this year, Sharjah approved a "care leave" provision for female government employees who give birth to a sick or disabled child requiring continuous care. This leave begins after the completion of regular maternity leave and can be extended annually for up to three years. Part-Time Work System: A new system is being implemented to support part-time employment, allowing greater flexibility for government workers. Appointment Priority: The law emphasizes priority in government job appointments for citizens and children of female citizens. Non-citizens may still be appointed, but only on contractual terms in accordance with executive regulations. Grade System (A–B): A classification system has been introduced to structure government job appointments and define roles more clearly across departments. Veterinary System: In a less-publicized but equally significant move, the decree-law includes the introduction of a new veterinary system in Sharjah, aimed at modernizing veterinary services and public health management in the emirate. The human resources reforms are part of a broader strategic vision championed by the Sharjah leadership to ensure that employee wellbeing, family support, and citizen empowerment remain at the center of public policy. The new benefits, particularly the introduction of marriage leave and extended care leave, reflect the emirate's family-first ethos and commitment to inclusive employment practices. These reforms align with similar initiatives seen in the UAE in recent years, where public sector employee welfare is increasingly recognized as a key factor in institutional efficiency and social stability.


ARN News Center
02-06-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED55.8 million to train Emirati jobseekers
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated AED 55.8 million to training 1,520 local citizens under a program aimed at reducing unemployment within the Emirate. The Sharjah Job Seekers Training and Qualification Programme will receive the trainees from July 1 until the end of the year. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan also approved 400 new government jobs, Chairman of the Sharjah Human Resources Department Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, said. Interviews are expected to begin after Eid al-Adha and are open to those who have already completed their training. He added the Department appointed 704 male and female citizens to government agencies from the beginning of 2025 until the end of last May, including 360 male citizens and 344 female citizens. #حاكم_الشارقة يعتمد مبلغاً قدره 55 مليوناً و800 ألف درهم، لتدريب وتأهيل 1520 مواطناً ومواطنة. #الشارقة_للأخبار #الإمارات #الشارقة — الشارقة للأخبار (@Sharjahnews) June 2, 2025


Dubai Eye
02-06-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED55.8 million to train Emirati jobseekers
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated AED 55.8 million to training 1,520 local citizens under a program aimed at reducing unemployment within the Emirate. The Sharjah Job Seekers Training and Qualification Programme will receive the trainees from July 1 until the end of the year. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan also approved 400 new government jobs, Chairman of the Sharjah Human Resources Department Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, said. Interviews are expected to begin after Eid al-Adha and are open to those who have already completed their training. He added the Department appointed 704 male and female citizens to government agencies from the beginning of 2025 until the end of last May, including 360 male citizens and 344 female citizens. #حاكم_الشارقة يعتمد مبلغاً قدره 55 مليوناً و800 ألف درهم، لتدريب وتأهيل 1520 مواطناً ومواطنة. #الشارقة_للأخبار #الإمارات #الشارقة — الشارقة للأخبار (@Sharjahnews) June 2, 2025


TAG 91.1
02-06-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Sharjah allocates AED55.8M to training job seekers
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated AED 55.8 million to training 1,520 local citizens under a program aimed at reducing unemployment within the Emirate. The Sharjah Job Seekers Training and Qualification Programme will receive the trainees from July 1 until the end of the year. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan also approved 400 new government jobs, Chairman of the Sharjah Human Resources Department Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, said. He added the Department appointed 704 male and female citizens to government agencies from the beginning of 2025 until the end of last May, including 360 male citizens and 344 female citizens. #حاكم_الشارقة يعتمد مبلغاً قدره 55 مليوناً و800 ألف درهم، لتدريب وتأهيل 1520 مواطناً ومواطنة. #الشارقة_للأخبار #الإمارات #الشارقة — الشارقة للأخبار (@Sharjahnews) June 2, 2025


Arabian Business
18-03-2025
- Arabian Business
Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Sharjah has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector workers in the Emirate. The Sharjah Human Resources Department (SHRD) revealed there will be a five or six-day break depending on the moon sighting. Sharjah government employees typically work a four-day week, with Friday to Sunday as days off. With a long weekend guaranteed, workers in the sector will have an extended break. Sharjah Eid Al Fitr 2025 A SHRD message on Instagram said: 'Sharjah Human Resources Department announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for Sharjah government departments, authorities and institutions will start from 1 to 3 Shawwal 1446 AH, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar. 'If the holy month of Ramadan completes 30 days, the 30th day of Ramadan will be considered an official holiday added to the Eid Al Fitr holiday. 'Official work will resume on 4 Shawwal 1446 AH, with the exception of those working on a shift system'. Therefore: If the new crescent moon is sighted on the 29th day of Ramadan the holiday begins on the first day of Shawal and run until Shawwal 3. This holiday would correspond to Friday, March 28 until Tuesday, April 1. Taking into account the typical weekend in Sharjah, it would mean a four-day holiday If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will be a day longer and total 30 days. In this circumstance, Ramadan 30 will also be a holiday as well as the first three days of Shawwal. This would correspond to Friday, March 28 31 until Wednesday, April 2 being a holiday for the public sector in Sharjah