Emiratis granted housing loans and repayment waivers worth AED2.8 billion

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Housing loans and grants worth AED 2.78 billion will be given to more than 1,900 citizens in Abu Dhabi.

This is the second batch of housing loans for the year and will benefit 1,500 Emiratis.

Meanwhile, 476 retired low-income individuals will be exempt from paying the loan back.

The new orders come under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

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