‘Masaai Al Khair’ launches first phase

dubai — The Ministry of Community Development (MoCD) has partnered with the Dubai Holding and the Dubai Municipality to implement the first phase of the ‘Masaai Al Khair’ initiative — to provide home maintenance and renovation support for social security beneficiaries and low-income families in Dubai.

As part of the Dh10 million initiative, phase one covers residences in Dubai’s Jumeirah, Hatta and Oud Al Mutaina areas.

Khalid Al Malik, Chief Real Estate Officer of the Dubai Holding, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with entities to launch initiatives of this magnitude that serve to promote family stability among the nation’s low-income population. In line with our ongoing corporate social responsibility mandate, Dubai Holding has allocated Dh10 million to finance the renovation and maintenance of homes in several parts of Dubai.”

Nasser Ismail, assistant undersecretary of social welfare at MnCD, said: “Initiatives like Masaai Al Khair promote greater community integration and facilitate partnerships between the UAE’s public and private sector entities. Ultimately, such efforts strengthen the culture of social responsibility in the UAE society, and will drive sustainable social development.

Jabir Ahmed Al Ali, director of general maintenance department at Dubai Municipality, said: “We have set up a team of ten engineers with various competencies to evaluate the condition of several low cost residences that are in urgent need of refurbishment. Work on implementing their repair and maintenance is already underway. This initiative is in line with the Dubai Municipality’s vision of building a happy and sustainable city.” —