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4/24/25, 11:29 AM Abu Dhabi unveils key services under 'Barakatna' initiative
granting them access to flexible work policies within government entities. This enables them to

balance their professional and caregiving responsibilities more effectively.

The Department of Municipalities and Transport is offering a service to Additional Units for

Special Cases Approval, allowing families to make structural modifications to their homes in order

to create dedicated, private, and comfortable living spaces for senior family members.

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority is offering three additional services under the initiative:

Obtain Home Improvements for Senior Citizens, to renovate and upgrade living facilities for

senior citizens according to safety and comfort standards.
Obtaining Approval to Extend the Repayment Period of Housing Loans, extending the repayment

period for housing loans by an additional five years to reduce financial pressure on caregivers.
Selling and Buying Housing Grants for Children's Proximity to Parents, allowing families to

relocate closer to one another to foster family unity and create more supportive environments for

seniors, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center.

The Department of Community Development affirms that “Barakatna” marks the beginning of a

broader framework of family-focused policies and programs aimed at empowering Emirati
households and supporting diverse social segments—ensuring continued social development and

enhancing quality of life throughout the Emirate.

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