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Under directives of the UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approves Dh4.62bn housing benefits package for citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha
5 June 2025 14:16
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth Dh4.62 billion, benefiting 3,052 Emirati citizens across the approved housing benefits package includes housing loans amounting to Dh4.4 billion benefiting 2,862 citizens, and exemptions from housing loan repayments totalling Dh212 million benefiting 190 citizens, limited-income retirees and beneficiaries of deceased disbursement of the second housing package of 2025 comes ahead of Eid Al Adha and reflects the leadership's ongoing commitment to comprehensive development, enhancing the well-being and stability of Emirati families, empowering them to actively contribute to the nation's progress, in line with UAE Year of Community objectives aimed at strengthening social cohesion and reinforcing community package brings the total housing benefits delivered to citizens in Abu Dhabi in 2025 to Dh11.38 Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, said: 'The new housing benefits package reflects the leadership's commitment to empowering citizens through the provision of quality housing that promotes family stability and elevates quality of life. On this occasion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for their enduring support to advance the housing sector and foster a thriving and cohesive society.'Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, said: 'The second housing package of 2025 highlights the depth of our leadership's strategic vision to build a prosperous future, enhancing the quality of life and providing sustainable housing solutions that meet Emirati citizens' needs and aspirations.'The generous support from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, reaffirms the leadership's steadfast commitment to fostering social and family stability and ensuring a fulfilling life for Emirati families.'
The housing benefits package follows the recent endorsement of an additional community support subsidy of Dh250,000 for existing beneficiaries of housing loans, including a reduction of up to 50 per cent in monthly loan instalments, and a wide range of other services and facilities.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
