Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a new leave policy in the Sharjah government called “Care Leave.”
This leave is granted to female employees who give birth to a sick child or a child with disabilities requiring constant care and companionship. The leave begins after the end of maternity leave and may be extended with the approval of the relevant authority.
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, announced the changes during a phone interview on the “Direct Line” programme, which is broadcast on Sharjah Radio and Television and hosted by Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority.
The updates involve the introduction of new job grades and modifications to the length of service required for progression within each grade.
Two additional grades—Special A and Special B—have been incorporated into the public sector job classification for Emirati citizens, along with a dedicated grade for engineers. The required period of service for each grade has been set at four years.
These revisions reflect the Ruler of Sharjah’s dedication to enhancing the quality of life for government employees, acknowledging their service, encouraging greater involvement, and cultivating a positive and distinguished working environment.
