Abu Dhabi announces housing packages worth over AED 6 billion

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Housing packages worth AED 6.6 billion have been approved for thousands of UAE nationals in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the 48th National Day.

They have been ordered by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

More than 5,000 Emiratis are set to benefit from the grant, which includes a mix of loans, houses and land.

The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ensure social stability and improve the quality of life for citizens.

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