Sharjah ruler approves $27m real estate compensation

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved an additional amount of AED100m ($27.2m) in compensation for owners of old houses in Al Madam area who had previously been granted new houses.

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