Abu Dhabi has waived Dh123 million in housing repayments for eligible families.
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth Dh1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the emirate.
The decision follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his role as Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
The approved package includes housing loans worth Dh1.41 billion, benefiting 929 citizens, along with exemptions from housing loan repayments amounting to Dh123 million, which will support 145 senior citizens, low-income retirees, and families of deceased citizens in Abu Dhabi.
The disbursement of the second housing package of 2026 comes ahead of Eid Al Adha, highlighting the leadership’s continued commitment to strengthening family and social stability while ensuring citizens’ needs are met through sustainable and inclusive housing solutions.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), said: “We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for their continued directives, which place citizens’ needs at the forefront of all priorities to achieve social stability.”
“The leadership remains firmly committed to ensuring a dignified life and adequate housing for Emirati families, promoting their wellbeing and security while contributing to a cohesive society that supports the nation’s development journey.”
Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, said: “The new housing benefits package reflects the leadership’s dedication to family wellbeing and its continued support for Emirati citizens and families, while strengthening social stability. This aligns with the country’s broader development goals and reinforces the importance of suitable housing in building a cohesive and prosperous society.”
He further reaffirmed ADHA’s commitment to continuously enhancing its programmes and services to ensure citizens across the emirate can access suitable housing easily and conveniently, while advancing the housing sector in line with the leadership’s vision and directives.
With this approval, the total value of housing benefits delivered to Abu Dhabi citizens in 2026 has reached Dh5.76 billion. Since the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, total housing support has exceeded 133,000 benefits, amounting to more than Dh182 billion.
