INTEGRATED HOUSING PROJECTS FOR EMIRATIS IN DUBAI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai has announced the launch of Dh1.7 billion integrated housing plan to provide 15,800 homes for citizens in Dubai during the next four years. The project aims at not only to provide homes for the UAE nationals, but also to develop integrated residential communities, provide a high quality of life and create a social system that ensures family stability. The plan overseen by the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs aims to provide housing services by 2026. (Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor)