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Construction of a housing project comprising over 3,000 residential units at an estimated cost of Dh5.4 billion was approved on Sunday by the Dubai Ruler.
This initiative would support the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme, launched on January 4, which aims to promote family stability, improve quality of life, and encourage work-life balance through financial, social, and educational support measures.
Announcing the approval of the project, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, "Our goal is to encourage young people to get married, provide decent housing for families, and improve the quality of life for our young people as they start life."
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The allocation of these residential projects will be prioritised for participants in the 'Dubai Weddings' initiative, which seeks to support young Emiratis in starting families by easing the financial and logistical challenges associated with marriage.
This initiative will see the beneficiaries offered to 3,004 new homes across Dubai. These will be designated as per follow:
The Dubai Ruler continued, "Hind bint Maktoum, Hamdan bin Mohammed, Maktoum bin Mohammed and I will continue to support everything that contributes to the prosperity, stability and comfort of our citizens."
The Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme unveiled by Sheikh Mohammed's wife, also offers a 10-day paid marriage leave for spouses working in Dubai government offices and a remote work option on Fridays for mothers during the first year after maternity leave.
“Strong families are essential to create a better future. We are committed to fulfilling the aspirations of every Emirati family in Dubai, ensuring their lasting happiness and stability while empowering them to nurture future generations who can shape a brighter tomorrow,” said Sheikha Hind in a statement released by the Dubai Government Media Office (GMO).
The programme also reduces the monthly premium for housing loans to a minimum of Dh3,333 for beneficiaries of the Dubai Weddings programme, provided their monthly income does not exceed Dh30,000.
These initiatives were announced on January 4, which is also Accession Day of Sheikh Mohammed as Dubai Ruler. This year, he dedicated the day to his wife, for being "the most beautiful thing" in his life, his "greatest supporter", and the "soul of Dubai".
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