6,700 Sharjah housing requests approved

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved 6,700 housing support applications submitted to the Sharjah Department of Housing before September 21, covering both loans and grants. This move, along with government-funded completion of 734 stalled homes and additional funding for priority cases, demonstrates a strong commitment to resolving housing issues and accelerating residential projects in Sharjah.

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has authorized the approval of all housing support applications submitted by citizens to the Sharjah Department of Housing up to September 21. The approvals cover a total of 6,700 requests across loan and grant categories.

In addition to this extensive approval, Sheikh Dr Sultan directed measures to resolve issues related to stalled individual housing projects. As a result, 734 homes with halted construction have been completed at the expense of the Sharjah Government, with a total investment of 603.7 million dirhams.

The Ruler also sanctioned a first batch of priority housing cases that include 500 homes, amounting to 400 million dirhams in funding. Furthermore, 101.6 million dirhams were allocated to support 127 homes where owners had independently initiated construction and reached advanced stages but were unable to complete their projects.

These announcements were made by Khalid Bin Butti Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Sharjah Housing Department, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing housing provision for citizens and addressing challenges in ongoing construction projects.

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