Sunday, August 7, 2022 – 9:14 PM
DUBAI, 7th August / WAM / The Ministry of Community Development has announced the latest developments in the disbursement of allowances for inflation within the “social support program for low-income people” at the state level, which includes three types of allowances: fuel allowance, food subsidy allowance, electricity and water allowance, and the number of beneficiaries has reached so far. To 47,300 families nationwide.
These bonuses stem from the keenness of the UAE leadership and government to provide decent livelihoods for the people of the country with limited income by providing them with appropriate support.
Since mid-July, the ministry has started approving the fuel allowance for eligible people with limited income, while it has started disbursing the food subsidy allowance as of August 5, followed by the electricity and water allowance, which will automatically benefit low-income people at the state level who are entitled to inflation allowances.
The ministry has taken the initiative to disburse the fuel subsidy bonus since the middle of last month (July 2022), which comes out of the state’s keenness to provide the basic needs of citizens with low incomes and in the context of providing the necessary support to low-income people to limit the impact of fluctuations in fuel prices globally.
It is noteworthy that determining the value of the monthly fuel allowance is linked to the social status of each eligible family, and this value varies according to the prevailing price of fuel and is benefited from by presenting the Emirates ID card at one of ADNOC’s distribution stations across the country, where the value of the bonus due can be used throughout the month.
The food subsidy allowance is disbursed according to the inflation rates of basic foodstuffs. The value of the subsidy is linked to the change in inflation rates for basic foodstuffs in an effort to provide a decent life for all family members. The family is supported by creating one account for each family.. This allowance is disbursed according to the social status of each family .
The ministry confirmed that all beneficiaries of inflation allowances registered in the “fuel allowance” are automatically registered in the “food allowance” and text messages are sent to them confirming their registration by creating an account linked to the Emirates ID card, and they can benefit from the value of the allowance due throughout the month. By visiting one of the approximately 100 Lulu Hypermarkets outlets in the various regions and emirates of the country, and presenting the Emirates ID card at the time of payment.
The electricity and water subsidy allowance is part of the government’s strategy aimed at helping people with low incomes in various aspects of living, especially the basic ones. During the coming period, the beneficiaries of the allowances instead of inflation will be automatically registered to obtain monthly support for electricity and water consumption.
The Ministry of Community Development explained that the mechanism for applying for social assistance and inquiries related to support are all available through the ministry’s website /www.mocd.gov.ae/ and the smart application, and registration is done using the digital ID or the Emirates ID.
WM / Munira Al-Sumaiti / Reda Abdel Nour
