Sheikh Hamdan Approves Dubai Rain Recovery Plan: Free Accommodation, Pest Control, Food, Cleaning and Security Offered
Dubai will support communities with extra housing, cleaning, food and security as it recovers from the rain storms, which caused major disruption across the UAE.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that guided by the visionary leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate is always prepared to respond effectively to any challenge.
Highlighting Dubai’s robust crisis response mechanisms, he said that Dubai’s readiness is further strengthened by the strong support of the government and the community.
Dubai rain recovery support
Sheikh Hamdan approved a series of initiatives and measures to urgently mitigate the impact of the severe weather in Dubai, which were formulated at a recent meeting he held with heads of government entities.
The Crown Prince of Dubai directed the establishment of a committee to urgently review all requests from Emirati citizens affected by the heavy rains.
The committee will determine the most appropriate measures to address these requests, prioritising the repair and rehabilitation of the homes of affected citizens.
Sheikh Hamdan also directed the Land Department and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to coordinate with property developers to expedite the restoration of normalcy in all communities managed by the developers.
All residential management companies and real estate developers will offer the following services at no additional charges:
- Alternative housing for residents affected by the weather
- Distribution of food within affected communities
- Comprehensive pest control services
- Enhanced security to ensure safety of residents
- Assistance with returning to residential properties, including interior cleaning services
- Monitoring and documenting damages caused by the rains during the insurance coverage period
- Assistance in assessing potential risks to properties
The meeting, attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, evaluated the progress of efforts to ease the repercussions of the extreme weather in the emirate.
