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More support schemes on the way for UAE frontline workers

Thursday, 15 October 2020 15:52

By Sanooj Sherif

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More initiatives have been announced in the UAE to support frontline workers and their families.

The Frontline Heroes Office has partnered with several entities in Abu Dhabi to offer them housing support, travel incentives as well as discounts at entertainment and cultural venues.

Etihad Aviation Group, Aldar Properties and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism are the latest companies that have come on board.

Details of the incentives and schemes will be announced in the coming days.

The Frontline Heroes Office has a database of more than 80,000 professionals, workers and volunteers who have been actively protecting the country against the pandemic.

The Frontline Heroes Office is launching support and recognition initiatives for UAE frontline heroes in the coming weeks, in partnership with @AldarTweets, @etihad Aviation Group and @dctabudhabi. pic.twitter.com/lvkfVK1RaD
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) October 15, 2020

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