UAE | Government
FNC endorses decision to build new homes
Members work to speed up execution of plan to build 40,000 residences for nationals.
- Staff Report
- Published: 01:26 February 17, 2008
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, congratulated members of the Federal National Council (FNC) on its 36th anniversary, at the conclusion of the sixth session of the 14th legislative chapter.
He also highlighted the political effectiveness of the FNC in mirroring public concerns and relaying them to the governmental decision makers.
He reiterated the importance of cooperation in housing, a topic of discussion at the FNC session, which endorsed the government decision to build 40,000 residential units for UAE nationals over the coming five years.
Dr Gargash praised FNC members on highlighting the demand for national housing, which was acknowledged by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works.
Shaikh Hamdan had elaborated on the procedures for selecting the beneficiaries for national housing and defined key factors as the residential status of the beneficiary and socio-economic standards.
These determinants ensure that there is little favouritism or other short-cuts in housing allocation. He also highlighted the role played by local authorities in providing land.
Dr Gargash explained: "The FNC session dealt with an issue of nation-wide importance - housing - and was marked by the lively discussions of the members of the federal government and the FNC. All procedures involved in national housing were discussed effectively. I reiterate the call of Shaikh Hamdan to enhance the cooperation of federal and local authorities in speeding up the execution of the housing plan."
He added: "I congratulate members of the FNC on the 36th anniversary of this constitutional arm of the UAE. The transitional phase of FNC, now, constitutes an important part in its eventual transformation into a more active role."
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