Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. 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 AED1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the emirate.
According to Emirates News Agency, the approved package includes housing loans valued at AED1.41 billion, benefiting 929 citizens, and exemptions from housing loan repayments totaling AED123 million, benefiting 145 senior citizens, limited-income retirees, and families of deceased citizens in Abu Dhabi.
The disbursement of the second housing package of 2026 comes ahead of Eid Al Adha, underscoring the leadership's ongoing dedication to promoting family and social stability while ensuring the needs of citizens are met through sustainable and inclusive housing solutions.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), expressed gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for prioritizing citizens' needs to achieve social stability.
Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, emphasized the leadership's dedication to family wellbeing and its commitment to supporting Emirati citizens and families, aligning with the nation's comprehensive development objectives and reinforcing the role of suitable housing in building a cohesive society.
Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi also reaffirmed ADHA's commitment to developing its programmes and services to ensure citizens across the emirate can access suitable housing while advancing the housing sector in alignment with the leadership's vision.
With the approval of this package, the total value of housing benefits delivered to citizens in Abu Dhabi emirate during 2026 has reached AED5.76 billion. This package brings the total housing benefits delivered to citizens in Abu Dhabi since the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority to more than 133,000, exceeding AED182 billion.
