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Federal Decree-Law No. 23 of 2024 regarding social support and empowerment.

Country(ies)

United Arab Emirates

Subjects (Classification)

Economic and social policy

Adopted on (Date of text)

2024-09-30

Scope of text

National

Type of legislation (Type of text)

Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Original title

مرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم (23) لسنة 2024 بشأن الدعم والتمكين الاجتماعي

Abstract/Citation

This Decree-Law aims to support and empower the citizens of the State through a social support program aiming to achieve the following:
1. Providing support to low-income UAE families to meet their living needs and enable them to secure a decent life for their members.
2. Providing social protection to the most vulnerable groups in society.
3. Working on economically empowering beneficiaries to ensure that they achieve financial independence.
4. Promoting a culture of shared responsibility by helping beneficiaries engage in the labour market and play an effective and productive role in society.
5. Providing support and relief in case of crises and disasters.