Ajman Ruler orders 70% salary hike

AJMAN: Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nu'aimi, has ordered a pay hike of 70 per cent of the basic salary for local department staff. The pay hike takes effect from Jan.1, 2008.

Ajman Crown Prince and Executive Council Chairman, Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nu'aimi, praised the Ruler for the noble gesture. He said it reflects the Ruler's true feelings towards his people to help ease the burden of the current living condition on the shoulders of UAE nationals and expatriates in the Emirate of Ajman and to achieve job stability.

According to the chairman of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Humaid Al Nu'aimi, the gesture is general as it includes UAE nationals and expatriates, civilians and military. He said the salary increase is part of a strategy to improve job performance to match with the current phase in Ajman's development drive in all areas.

He urges all concerned bodies in the emirate to keep close watch on the market and to reject any increase in the cost of goods and services. He called for strong legal action against any attempt to abuse the salary hike.

He expressed the hope that the private sector would also take the necessary steps to improve the salaries and wages of workers.