Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 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 the disbursement of the third housing benefits package of 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, the new package, valued at AED4 billion, will benefit 3,310 UAE citizens across various regions of the emirate. The package includes housing loans worth AED2.27 billion, benefiting 1,768 citizens. It also offers housing grants and ready-built homes valued at AED1.51 billion. Additionally, there are loan repayment exemptions for limited-income senior citizens, retirees, and families of the deceased, as well as housing loan reductions for citizens under the Emirati Family Growth programme, worth AED208 million, benefiting 204 citizens.
The latest package increases the total value of housing benefits disbursed to Abu Dhabi citizens in 2025 to AED15.384 billion, assisting 10,718 citizens. This comprises AED11.766 billion in various housing loans for 7,802 beneficiaries and AED3.1 billion in land and ready-home grants for 2,438 beneficiaries. It also includes repayment exemptions and reductions under the Emirati Family Growth programme, valuing AED514.75 million, for 478 citizens.
The third package raises the total number of housing benefits delivered since the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority to more than 129,448, with a total value of approximately AED177.57 billion. The announcement coincides with the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, reflecting the leadership’s commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and social stability of citizens, and its ongoing efforts to provide dignified living standards that empower Emiratis to contribute to national development.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, expressed pride and deep appreciation for the leadership’s dedication to the wellbeing and stability of Emirati citizens. He stated that the new housing package underscores the leadership’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Emirati families and fostering unity and generosity in society.
Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, highlighted that the package reflects the leadership’s strategic vision to ensure long-term family stability and provide housing solutions that meet citizens’ aspirations while supporting Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development. He affirmed the authority’s continued efforts to enhance its services and programmes to provide efficient access to housing solutions, aligning with the government’s vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.