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Under the directives of Mohamed bin Zayed in line with the highest international standards. His His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, said: “The
Highness also reviewed the sustainable design of
Al Wathba housing project signifies the Abu Dhabi
the homes, which are tailored to meet the needs of Housing Authority›s commitment to delivering the
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates citizens, and to enhance their overall wellbeing and leadership’s directives. This initiative stands as a

quality of life. cornerstone in guaranteeing citizens› access to
Al Wathba housing project His Highness emphasised the importance of ensuring quality housing, fostering a secure and stable social
high-quality housing for Emiratis in Abu Dhabi, environment, and actively supporting the ongoing
which underscores the leadership›s commitment to development and growth of Abu Dhabi.
cultivating a secure and stable environment for its The project covers 875,000sqm and includes various
citizens. His Highness highlighted how the housing community facilities, such as four commercial
Under the directives of the President of the project will meet their needs, and ensure their complexes and 64 shops. Additionally, the
UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin stability and growth, while playing a vital role in the development has 15 parks and four mosques, with a
Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled emirate’s ongoing development. total capacity of 1,725 people.
bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu His Highness was accompanied by His Excellency Following the inauguration, His Highness witnessed
Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated Ahmed Jassem Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu the signing of a public-private partnership agreement
the Al Wathba housing project, as part of the Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His to develop community facilities at the project.
Emirati Neighbourhood initiative, providing Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman Since its establishment, the Abu Dhabi Housing
347 new homes to citizens at a cost of of the Department of Culture and Tourism; His Authority has provided more than 39,000 residential
AED1.1 billion. Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of plots and more than 16,000 new homes. It has
the Department of Municipalities and Transport and
During the inauguration, His Highness was Chairman of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority; and His approved more than 44,000 housing loans and
briefed on the project, which has been built facilitated housing loan exemptions for 4,000
Excellency Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director General beneficiaries. The total value of the housing benefits
of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority. delivered so far has been AED141 billion.

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