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UAE Infrastructure and Housing

Council discusses future plans

The newly - established UAE Infrastructure and Housing to serve both the state and its citizens, realising
Council held its first meeting to discuss the challenges, happiness and social stability for Emirati families.
priorities, policies and legislation that serve the «As Emirati citizens remain the top priority of the
direction of the state and contribute to realising the government and its sustainable development driving
aspirations of the government for the welfare of the engine for the next 50 years. All stakeholders are
Emirati people. required to join forces and mobilise energies to
The council also reviewed the housing plans for the prepare plans that fulfil aspirations of the leadership
coming years and the provision of multiple financing and Emirati people,» he said.
options and solutions at competitive prices to reduce The council is seeking a public-private partnership
the financial burdens on the beneficiaries. to conceptualise a comprehensive strategy that
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy addresses current challenges and set priorities for
and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Council, said the next 50 years,›› he added.
that the leadership pays top priority to provide state- On 12th October, 2021, the Federal Cabinet
of-the-art infrastructure and decent, sustainable announced the establishment of the new council
government housing to improve the living standards responsible for the planning and implementing
of the citizens. He referred to various projects aimed infrastructure and housing projects that cater
at enhancing public utilities and establishing fully- to housing needs over the following years. The
serviced, integrated housing complexes to meet the council is mandated to ensure integration and
requirements of Emirati families. comprehensiveness in planning and implementing
He stated that the leadership expects the council infrastructure and housing projects.

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