Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has outlined the eligibility criteria for unmarried Emirati women seeking housing assistance under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme.
The programme has established six primary categories based on social status to ensure equitable access to housing support.
In response to a question from Saeed Rashid Al Abdi during the Federal National Council session, Al Mazrouei specified that eligible categories include custodial widows, custodial divorcees, orphans, women of unknown parentage, women who have lost both parents, and elderly women.
For those outside these categories, housing requests must be submitted as part of a parent's application, aligning with Cabinet Resolution No. (61) of 2021. This regulation reinforces the government's commitment to family cohesion and social stability.
The minister reaffirmed that the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme is dedicated to enhancing family welfare and ensuring a decent standard of living for UAE citizens.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
