UAE Announces AED 1.68 Billion In Housing Decisions And New Manzili Bundle

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a new housing package valued at AED 1.682 billion. This initiative includes 2,160 decisions for beneficiaries of housing assistance under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program in June 2024.

The Cabinet also launched the "Manzili" bundle, offering 18 housing services to citizens. This initiative involves collaboration with 24 federal and local government entities, reducing the number of involved entities from 11 to 1 and required documents from 10 to 2. Procedures are streamlined from 14 to 3 steps, and service fields are reduced from 32 to 5.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated: "We approved during the Cabinet meeting, 2,160 new housing decisions for citizens under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program valued at AED 1.682 billion. We also approved a project to simplify and reduce procedures within the program in collaboration with 24 government entities."

These decisions coincide with Eid Al-Adha and aim to achieve social stability. They align with the UAE's policies of support and empowerment, ensuring a dignified life and suitable housing for all citizens. Additionally, the "Manzili" bundle enhances digital government services, ensuring speedy delivery and simplified procedures.

Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stated: "The bundle supports the goals of advancing digital transformation and adopting technological solutions in designing future services. This ensures the achievement of national objectives and strategies by providing integrated digital services."

Eng. Mohamed Al Mansouri, Director General of Sheikh Zayed Housing Program, explained that the bundle embodies the UAE's commitment to accelerating national housing objectives under the 'We the UAE 2031' vision. It highlights the UAE's commitment to sustainable development and enhancing citizens' quality of life.

Housing Approvals Package Enhances Family Stability

The AED 1.682 billion package includes 437 housing decisions worth AED 297.65 million, following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. This is part of completing previous housing grant requests through the President's initiatives with a total amount of AED 2.3 billion.

The package also includes 1,654 housing financing decisions worth AED 1,301,609,308 as part of a new housing policy plan in collaboration with national banks and financial institutions. Additionally, it includes 69 government housing decisions worth AED 82.8 million.

With inputs from WAM