Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a directive to provide the ‘Home Care Service’ free of charge to elderly Emirati citizens with limited income. This service will be offered without deducting any amounts from their social assistance. Furthermore, any deductions made during the current month will be refunded to the recipients.
According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made by Maryam Majid Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Social Services Department, during a phone intervention on the ‘Direct Line’ programme broadcast on Sharjah Radio and Television. This initiative is aimed at supporting the elderly population in Sharjah by ensuring they receive necessary care without financial burden.