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Citizens’ welfare
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that the welfare of citizens will remain the foremost focus of
development plans and the guiding principle of major projects and initiatives, in line with the vision
and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
He emphasised the importance of mobilising efforts, energies, and innovative ideas to serve the
community and meet citizens’ aspirations for stability and a secure future.

His Highness stated that the committee helped secure jobs for 33,470 Emiratis—over 8,430 in
government positions and more than 25,000 in private sector companies. It also delivered 1,315
housing units, granted 10,131 residential plots, and provided 8,663 financial and housing grants,
along with 9,204 housing loans. Additionally, 426 citizens were exempted from housing loan
repayments, totalling AED146 million. Furthermore, 1,078 individuals benefited from social
support, with financial assistance for low-income groups increasing to AED438 million.

Sheikh Hamdan said: "We launched the ‘Thukhr Initiative’ for retirees to empower them and
enhance their quality of life through various initiatives that promote healthy living, financial security,
social connectivity, and lifelong learning. The initiative supports the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and
contributes to reinforcing Dubai’s status as an ideal place to live and one of the world’s happiest
cities for its citizens."

"The efforts of our retirees will always be a source of pride. We will continue to provide them with
the best services and comprehensive care to ensure their psychological and social stability and
enhance their wellbeing," he added.

On the implementation plan for spending endowment funds, His Highness stressed that Dubai
places significant importance on endowments as a pillar of development in social and
humanitarian sectors and is committed to launching pioneering and innovative endowment
projects that support community development plans.

"We are keen for Dubai to continue advancing in its journey to become a leading regional hub for
endowment initiatives, with the support and participation of citizens who appreciate the value of
endowments and their pivotal role in community service and improving quality of life."

"Our goal is to embed a culture of endowments in society so they become a channel for social
solidarity among citizens. We want support for endowment funds to become a community tradition
passed down through generations, ensuring their continued contribution to vital sectors like health,
education, and social development."

Sheikh Hamdan also highlighted the importance of the ‘Ghamran Camp’ initiative in strengthening
family bonds and reinforcing authentic Emirati identity. "We will continue to launch innovative
initiatives that strengthen social cohesion. The family is the foundation of the nation and the core of
its development. Strong relationships between parents and children reflect true intergenerational
dialogue, shared vision and ideas, and serve as the most effective safeguard for preserving our
noble values and rich social heritage," he said.

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