UAE floods: Sheikh Hamdan orders early payment of Dubai govt employees’ salaries

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has directed the early payment of salaries to government employees in the aftermath of heavy rain that swamped the UAE last week.

The early disbursement is aimed at helping employees manage their family needs and ensuring their well-being during the current period. It reflects Dubai’s commitment to support employees and their families, amidst the extreme weather conditions faced by the country.

Earlier on Saturday, Sheikh Hamdan authorised a series of initiatives and measures to swiftly mitigate the impact of the severe weather.

شكراً لكل من عمل ويعمل من أجل دبي
بجهودكم وتفانيكم ستبقى دبي الأجمل

A special thank you to all who have contributed to our city. With your efforts, Dubai will remain a beautiful place to be pic.twitter.com/FvlADK5pzX

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) April 21, 2024

The Crown Prince directed the Dubai Land Department and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency to coordinate with property developers to expedite the restoration of normalcy.

Residential management companies and real estate developers in the emirate will offer the following services at no additional charges – alternative housing for residents affected by the weather, distribution of food within affected communities, pest control services; enhanced security to ensure the safety of residents and assistance residents returning to their properties.

Sheikh Hamdan also directed the formation of a committee to support affected people.

The committee is tasked with receiving and promptly addressing requests from citizens affected by the recent rains, ensuring that their concerns and needs are handled efficiently and effectively.

Committee members include the Community Development Authority, Dubai Municipality, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

DET will collaborate 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. Sheikh Hamdan stressed the importance of offering immediate accommodation for all affected citizens during the repair period.

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