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Initiatives included medical training for caregivers and forming provide basic health insurance plans
for senior citizens across the country are part of the components dubbed the “healthcare hub”.

Last week, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the
establishment of a Ministry of Family, with Sana Suhail confirmed as the first Minister of Family.

In November, the UAE announced a Dh500 million community initiative focused on the well-being
of senior citizens, women and children through community councils that provide comprehensive
social services across the UAE.

Key support is also offered to older members of society through the various housing aid packages
delivered each year.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in November approved the third housing
benefit package of the year, valued at more than Dh7.72 billion, to 5,374 Emiratis.

The package includes housing loans totalling more than Dh3.569 billion, helping 2,373 citizens. It
also includes residential land and housing grants worth Dh3.67 billion, benefiting 2,540 citizens,
Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.
Additionally, senior citizens, retirees with low incomes and the families of deceased citizens have
been exempted from housing loan payments amounting to more than Dh486 million. This
exemption has benefited 461 citizens.

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