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entities to help residents overcome financial, physical and emotional challenges after
the city recorded the highest rain in 75 years.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and
Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, assured that Dubai will support all those
affected by the adverse weather conditions.

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He directed that all residential management companies and real estate developers will
offer the following services at no additional charges as well as provide alternative
housing for residents affected by the weather; distribution of food within affected
communities; comprehensive pest control services; enhanced security to ensure the
safety of residents; assistance with returning to residential properties, including interior
cleaning services; monitoring and documenting damages caused by the rains during the
insurance coverage period; and assistance in assessing potential risks to properties.

Sheikh Hamdan also directed the establishment of a committee to urgently review all
requests from Emirati citizens and address them on a priority basis.

He also instructed the Community Development Authority to activate the ‘Jood’ platform
to receive contributions from the private sector to provide humanitarian assistance to
people affected by the extreme weather in the emirate.

Dubai’s top property developers Emaar Properties, MAG, Damac Properties, Nakheel,
Dubai Holding, Union Properties and Dubai Investment Park are offering free
maintenance to damaged properties, alternative housing for affected residents, pest
control services, cleaning services inside homes, helping in assessing potential risks to
properties, documenting damages caused by the rains to claim insurance and
distributing food to communities.

Some hotels and electronic companies have also come forward to offer free services to
support UAE residents who have been affected by massive floods.

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