Sharjah, Jan 31th, 2012 (WAM) -- The Executive Council of Sharjah ratified today the first list of citizens who will receive housing grants from the emirate's government.

The weekly ordinary meeting, which was chaired today by Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, also discussed a number of subjects including the establishment of Sharjah health insurance authority.

A total of 394 citizens in various parts of the emirate will benefit from the housing assistance in the current phase.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.