Sharjah Ruler approves extra Dh100 million for Al Madam compensation
9 June 2025 16:09
SHARJAH (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved an additional amount of Dh100 million in compensation for owners of old houses in the Al Madam area who had previously been granted new houses.His Highness had earlier approved an amount of Dh250,000 per house as compensation for the owners of 200 old houses that were replaced with new houses.
With the approval of the new additional amount, the total compensation for each house now rises to Dh750,000, an added support from His Highness to families who have moved into their new houses.
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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved an additional amount of Dhs100 million in compensation for owners of old houses in Al Madam area who had previously been granted new houses. His Highness had earlier approved an amount of Dhs250,000 per house as compensation for the owners of 200 old houses that were replaced with new houses. With the approval of the new additional amount, the total compensation for each house now rises to Dhs750,000, an added support from His Highness to families who have moved into their new houses.
