President witnesses launch of 13 projects worth Dhs106b

Projects aim to provide more than 40,000 homes and residential plots for Emiratis; plans include commercial centres, mosques, schools, parks, green areas and sports facilities.

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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday attended the announcement of agreements to develop 13 new residential communities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The projects aim to provide more than 40,000 homes and residential plots for Emirati citizens, with a total cost of Dhs106 billion.

The agreements, signed by the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) with several property development companies, include the construction of 25,244 housing units for Emiratis over the next five years, at a total cost of Dhs94 billion.

In addition, approximately 14,876 residential plots will be developed at a cost of Dhs12 billion.

During the announcement at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the new projects, which are being delivered to the highest international standards.

The developments are designed to create fully integrated residential communities and neighbourhoods for Emiratis, offering a full range of essential services, community facilities and recreational spaces.