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Gulf Today
03-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi starts new service for sale, purchase of residential grants
In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Community Development Department, the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre have unveiled details of a new service for the sale and purchase of residential grants. This initiative, part of the 'Barakatuna' (Our Blessing) programme, aims to bring parents and their caregiver sons and daughters closer, fostering stronger family ties and social cohesion. Wafa Mohammed Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department at FDF, explained that applications can be submitted through 'TAMM' platform using digital ID. After submitting the request and receiving a confirmation notification, applicants must schedule a home visit by the foundation, which is followed by a notification confirming the appointment for a social case study. Once the specialised team completes the home study, a notification is issued via the platform, confirming the applicant's eligibility. Al Ali noted that FDF is the authorised entity to verify that the applicants are primary caregivers for their parents. However, this verification is not a mandatory condition for approving residential grant sale and purchase requests. She added that the application review process takes approximately 30 working days, emphasising the importance of the seller notifying the buyer to approve the preliminary acceptance notice issued by 'TAMM' platform. This approval is essential for transferring the application to FDF to complete the social study.
Gulf Today
19-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
‘Flexible Work' service for caregivers in Abu Dhabi
In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) announced the details of the 'Flexible Work' service, which allows employees who are caregivers for their elderly parents to benefit from flexible work arrangements, as part of the 'Barakatna' (Our Blessing) initiative launched by the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Abdul Rahman Al Balushi, Director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Development at the FDF, explained that the service enables employees to apply for a 'Primary Caregiver for Parents' certificate. This certificate allows them to formally request flexible work arrangements from their employer, based on clear conditions and criteria. He noted that key requirements include the applicant being employed by a government entity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the elderly parent requiring continuous care at home, as confirmed by a medical report issued by a licensed healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, provided the report is no more than three months old. Wafa Mohammed Al Ali, Director of Family Development at the FDF emphasised that among the conditions for obtaining the flexible work service is that the applicant's parents must be senior citizens over 60 years old, in accordance with the National Policy for Senior Citizens. The applicant also must be a first-degree relative (son or daughter), reside permanently with the parents in the same place, and be the primary caregiver. Additionally, the applicant must hold a family book issued by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and be a permanent resident of the emirate. Al Ali further explained that applications are submitted through the 'TAMM' government services platform using digital identity. Applicants are required to attach the required documents and then they will receive a confirmation notice. A field visit is then scheduled for a social study, followed by case evaluation and issuance of the certificate.
