All serving and retired government employees, civilians and military, and beneficiaries of social welfare services will receive a one-month bonus salary in celebration of the 100th birthday anniversary of the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, today 6 May.
On Saturday, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the payment of one-month bonus salary to all the government employees. A total of Dhs 1.6 billion will be disbursed before Eid Al Fitr.
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed said, “ the UAE, its people, and all those who love the UAE are celebrating the Sheikh Zayed centennial anniversary.”
“Zayed was the source of giving and generosity during life and he is also our stimulus to follow his legacy after his death,” he added. “Today, 100 years have passed since his birth and the UAE will remain strong, loyal and pioneer thanks to the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan,” he said in conclusion.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said, “Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed and his brothers are an extension to the giving of the late Sheikh Zayed. The Zayed Centennial is a historic Emirati occasion. The UAE’s people will always memorise the anniversary of the late Sheikh Zayed.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces said, “The UAE is strong thanks to the history of Zayed, his sons, and Zayed’s values which run in the blood of every Emirati citizen.”
The payment of a month’s salary is up to a maximum of Dhs 50,000 for every beneficiary and a minimum of Dhs 5,000. As for retirees, the limit will be Dhs 50,000 and the minimum will be Dhs 10,000.
The directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa also state the completion of the payment before Eid Al Fitr for the convenience of citizens.