![SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 30 September 2017. STANDALONE. The Sharjah skyline lights reflect in the Al Khan Lagoon while moored vessels wait out the humid night. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: Standalone.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5BI7EYRHQRIZPWEAKW6N36QLHQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=03fe27c6043bd941af527131a44c30f10c14838ac050b773d9df057d5a0fdd9f&width=400&height=225)
Total expenditure in the 2024 budget is up by more than 16 per cent on a yearly basis. Antonie Robertson / The National
Total expenditure in the 2024 budget is up by more than 16 per cent on a yearly basis. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sharjah Ruler approves emirate's 'largest budget' with $11.1bn expenditure
Nearly 26% of the 2024 budget has been allocated for wages