Nearly 10,000 Aid Requests Assessed as Thousands Receive Financial Assistance.
Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International distributed Dh94.4 million in domestic assistance during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 30.7 per cent increase compared with the Dh72.2 million spent during the corresponding period in 2025.
The rise in expenditure reflects the organisation’s expanded efforts to provide financial relief and essential support to vulnerable individuals and families across the UAE.
Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Vice-Chairman of the charity’s Board of Directors, said the increased spending demonstrated the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting people experiencing financial difficulties and fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities.
During the nine-month period, the charity received approximately 10,000 applications for financial assistance.
Each request underwent a detailed assessment by social research teams and specialised committees to evaluate applicants’ living conditions, financial circumstances and eligibility for support.
Bin Bayat explained that the high volume of applications demonstrated the scale of the charity’s daily humanitarian work and its continued efforts to reduce financial hardship among disadvantaged communities.
Monthly Financial Assistance Benefits 6,844 People
Sharjah Charity International allocated Dh10.5 million in recurring monthly assistance, benefiting 6,844 individuals registered under its support programmes.
The beneficiaries included widows, divorced women, elderly residents and people with limited incomes.
The initiative is designed to help recipients cover essential living expenses, achieve greater financial stability and improve their overall quality of life.
It also aims to ensure that vulnerable individuals and families receive assistance while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Dh71.3 Million Allocated to Emergency and Essential Assistance
A significant portion of the charity’s expenditure went towards urgent humanitarian assistance, with Dh71.3 million distributed across education, healthcare, housing and financial hardship cases.
The funding helped thousands of beneficiaries access essential services and overcome immediate financial challenges.
Education Support: Dh12.5 Million for 1,857 Students
The organisation provided Dh12.5 million in educational assistance to 1,857 students.
The support was intended to help students continue their studies without financial interruptions and pursue their academic goals despite difficult economic circumstances.
Medical Assistance: Dh35.3 Million for 1,255 Patients
Healthcare accounted for one of the largest allocations, with Dh35.3 million provided to support medical treatment for 1,255 patients.
The funding helped beneficiaries meet the costs of urgent medical procedures, specialised treatments and other complex healthcare requirements.
Financial Hardship Relief: Dh6.4 Million for 1,140 Beneficiaries
The charity also distributed Dh6.4 million to 1,140 individuals experiencing difficult financial or personal circumstances.
The assistance was aimed at easing immediate economic pressures and helping recipients manage essential expenses.
Housing Assistance: Dh16.9 Million for 1,864 Cases
Housing-related support totalled Dh16.9 million across 1,864 assistance cases.
The funding covered rental obligations, home repairs and maintenance expenses, helping eligible households maintain safe and stable living conditions.
Ramadan and Eid Al Adha Initiatives Receive Dh12.5 Million
Sharjah Charity International also dedicated Dh12.5 million to its Ramadan and Eid Al Adha humanitarian campaigns.
The seasonal initiatives provided support to eligible individuals and families through several charitable activities, including:
- Distribution of iftar meals to people observing Ramadan.
- Provision of Eid clothing to beneficiaries.
- Distribution of Zakat contributions to eligible recipients.
- Supply of sacrificial meat to families in need during Eid Al Adha.
These programmes formed part of the charity’s wider efforts to provide assistance during important religious occasions and support families facing financial challenges.
The organisation’s spending during the first nine months of 2026 highlights its continued focus on delivering humanitarian assistance through monthly financial support, emergency relief, healthcare funding, educational aid, housing assistance and seasonal charitable initiatives.
Bin Bayat explained that the seasonal charitable initiatives were designed to promote community solidarity and reduce the financial pressures faced by families during Ramadan and the Eid festivities.
Sharjah Charity Calls for Continued Public and Donor Support
Bin Bayat said the organisation’s achievements reflected its enduring humanitarian mission and its dedication to empowering beneficiaries to become more financially independent while improving their overall living standards.
He encouraged philanthropists, charitable contributors and members of the wider community to maintain their support for the organisation’s humanitarian programmes, which provide essential assistance to thousands of families throughout the UAE.
He emphasised that Sharjah Charity International’s responsibilities go beyond providing financial relief, extending to encouraging community involvement and reinforcing the principles of compassion, solidarity and mutual cooperation.
Through its various initiatives, the organisation seeks to help disadvantaged families meet their basic needs, maintain their dignity and build more secure and stable lives.
These ongoing efforts also reflect the UAE’s deeply rooted tradition of charitable giving and its broader commitment to humanitarian assistance and social welfare.
