We need a three-year rent cap

The National

July22, 2008

The article, “Key workers leaving over rent rises” (July 20), was eye-opening.

UAE-based companies are struggling to retain their existing work force — be they professional, skilled or unskilled — because these workers cannot afford the quickly increasing rents and school fees.


And while some companies have increased their salary scale, many cannot keep pace with the demands of the workers. The only solution would be to introduce a three-year rent cap across the country.

After that time, rents could increase by seven per cent. It is a logical solution for all concerned.

K V Shamsudheen, Sharjah