Sharjah Ruler sets five or eight days' bereavement leave for government staff
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi directed that Sharjah government and university employees get five days' bereavement leave for a death in the UAE and eight if abroad.
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that bereavement leave be amended for employees of the Sharjah government and the emirate's universities. Gulf NewsN “Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Human Resources, said the Sharjah Ruler had directed that bereavement leave for employees of the Sharjah Government and the emirate’s universities be amended” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “has directed changes to bereavement leave for” Read at The National ↗ Employees get five days of leave when the death occurs inside the UAE and eight days when it occurs outside the country. The NationalN “Employees are to be granted five days' bereavement leave when death occurs inside the UAE and eight days should it take place outside the country.” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “Employees will be entitled to eight days of leave when the death occurs outside the country” Read at Gulf News ↗ Gulf News says the extra time for deaths abroad allows for travel and related arrangements. Gulf NewsN “allowing additional time for travel and related arrangements” Read at Gulf News ↗
The leave applies to the death of close relatives including grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts, siblings, spouses, children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren. Gulf NewsN “including grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts, siblings, spouses, children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “including grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts, siblings, spouses, children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren” Read at The National ↗ Abdullah Al Zaabi, head of the Sharjah Human Resources Department, announced the details, and both outlets say the aim is to strengthen family ties. The NationalN “in a move aimed at strengthening family ties” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “The measure is aimed at strengthening family ties and providing government employees with greater support during periods of bereavement.” Read at Gulf News ↗ The National quotes Khalfan Ahmed, a 40-year-old Emirati living in Sharjah, who called the decision thoughtful and compassionate. The NationalN ““This is a thoughtful and compassionate decision that reflects the UAE’s strong value of family and community,”” Read at The National ↗
Neither report says what the previous entitlement was or when the change takes effect. Gulf NewsN “The directive applies to employees of Sharjah Government entities and universities in the emirate.” Read at Gulf News ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets report the directive as a straightforward, positive welfare measure, led by the Ruler's decision and the leave periods, and presented as support for family ties.
- Emphasis
- Gulf News stresses the leave lengths and the travel rationale for the longer period; The National adds a resident's approving reaction.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither gives the previous leave entitlement, an effective date, or any critical or independent comment.
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“The measure is aimed at strengthening family ties and providing government employees with greater support during periods of bereavement.” — Gulf News
“the change reflects how Sheikh Dr Sultan looks after his people” — The National
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What every side reports
- The Ruler directed amended bereavement leave for Sharjah government and university employees.
- Five days apply for a death inside the UAE and eight for a death outside it.
- The list of covered relatives includes grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, children, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
- Abdullah Al Zaabi of Sharjah's HR department gave the details.
Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi person
Through the Sharjah HR department, the Ruler is presented as directing the change to strengthen family ties and support employees during bereavement.
“The move is intended to give employees more time to be with their families during periods of bereavement” — The National
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Centre2 articles
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Sharjah Ruler grants government employees up to eight- day mourning leave
Neutral Official-announcement report led by the Ruler's directive and the five/eight-day scheme, with the HR chairman as source and links to related Sharjah employee measures.
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Sharjah Ruler extends bereavement leave for employees who lose close relatives
Sympathetic Reports the same directive and adds a Sharjah resident praising it as compassionate, presenting it as the Ruler caring for people.
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- 1 Oct 12:59 First Gulf NewsN Sharjah Ruler grants government employees up to eight- day mourning leave
- 1 Oct 13:47 +49m The NationalN Sharjah Ruler extends bereavement leave for employees who lose close relatives
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