Dubai: In a significant humanitarian gesture, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered the settlement of debts totaling Dh139.88 million for 222 Emirati citizens. The initiative is part of the Nationals Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund (NDDSF), and was carried out under the close supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
The move is aligned with the UAE’s broader vision of sustainable development and social solidarity, aiming to ease financial burdens for citizens—particularly retirees and individuals receiving social security benefits.
According to the NDDSF, the debt relief will benefit 132 pensioners with outstanding debts amounting to Dh86.47 million and 90 social support recipients with debts totaling Dh53.40 million.
The initiative underscores the UAE leadership’s commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens, enhancing family stability, and fostering a cohesive, supportive society.
In a statement, the Fund affirmed that this directive reflects the leadership’s unwavering dedication to preserving the dignity and well-being of those who have served the nation or are facing financial hardship. The move marks a major step toward economic empowerment and long-term social resilience for affected families.
