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4/24/25, 11:29 AM Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi unveils key services under “Barakatna” initiative
these services, the Foundation seeks to strengthen family cohesion and promote a culture of shared
responsibility advancing Abu Dhabi’s broader goals for a more inclusive, compassionate, and
sustainable society.”

The Government Empowerment Authority is offering to Obtain Approval for Flexible Working Systems

for Caregivers of their Parents, which allows caregivers to obtain a formal certificate granting them
access to flexible work policies within government entities. This enables them to balance their
professional and caregiving responsibilities more effectively.

His Excellency Ahmad Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Government Empowerment Authority

– Abu Dhabi, stated:

“This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to senior citizens and to supporting
caregivers in the workplace. Through our partnership with the Department of Community Development,
we aim to establish flexible, forward-thinking policies that enhance social cohesion and empower
employees to care for their parents through proactive services.”

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.

His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of both the Department of Municipalities and
Transport and the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, described “Barakatna” as:

“A practical solution for developing advanced residential infrastructure tailored to meet the needs of
senior citizens, while also enabling caregivers to fulfill their responsibilities in a comprehensive and
supportive way. Our approach focuses on building sustainable, family-centric communities that elevate
the quality of life for all residents.”

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.

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