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Dubai will provide additional support to communities in the areas of housing, cleaning, food and security as they rebuild after the rainstorms that have caused major problems across the UAE.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai's Executive Council, said the emirate is always ready to respond effectively to any challenge under the visionary leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Stressing that Dubai has robust crisis response mechanisms, he said that Dubai's preparedness is further strengthened by strong government and community support.
Supporting Dubai's recovery from the rainsSheikh Hamdan endorsed a number of initiatives and measures to urgently mitigate the impact of the severe weather in Dubai, which were formulated in a recent meeting he held with the heads of government entities.
The Crown Prince of Dubai ordered 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, with priority being given to repairing and restoring the homes of affected citizens.Sheikh Hamdan also directed the Ministry of Lands and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to coordinate with developers to expedite the restoration of normalcy in all communities managed by developers.
All management companies and developers offer the following services at no additional charge:
Replacement housing for weather-affected residents
Food distribution in affected communities
Comprehensive pest control services
Increased security to ensure the safety of residents
Assistance in returning to residential properties, including interior cleaning services
Monitoring and documentation of rain damage during the period of insurance coverage
Assistance in assessing potential risks to properties
A meeting attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, reviewed progress in efforts to mitigate the effects of extreme weather in the emirate.
Under the guidance of Sheikh Hamdan and the supervision of Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, Dubai government teams on the ground, supported by community volunteers, are actively working on urgent solutions to the problems based on a detailed assessment of the situation in the affected areas.
Sheikh Hamdan said that the city is committed to supporting all those affected by the adverse weather conditions, adding that he will personally monitor the progress of the response measures, stressing that the teams on the ground will provide effective support to all citizens and residents.
Sheikh Hamdan also ordered the formation of a committee to support the affected people, chaired by Omar Bushahab, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment.
Sheikh Hamdan commended the Department of Economy and Tourism for collaborating with the private sector and hotels in the city to provide temporary accommodation for citizens affected by the extreme weather until their homes are repaired.
He stressed the importance of offering immediate accommodation for all affected citizens during the repair period.
The well-being of citizens remains the top priority of the government, he stressed.
He also directed Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department with monitoring and providing humanitarian support to people in need.
He also instructed the Community Development Authority to activate the ‘Jood’ platform to receive contributions from the private sector to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by the extreme weather in the emirate.
Source: Arabian Business
