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Abu Dhabi approves new residential grant transfer rules and adopts major health and water strategies
Abu Dhabi has approved new rules enabling the transfer of residential grants by gift among Emirati citizens, limited to spouses and first-degree relatives and aligned with approved regulations.
The directive was issued by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, to strengthen family bonds, enhance social cohesion and support long-term community stability.
The decisions were announced during a meeting of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council chaired by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in which members also endorsed two major strategies covering health and water sustainability.
Abu Dhabi Executive Council
During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed approved Abu Dhabi’s Healthy Living Strategy, overseen by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
The strategy establishes a comprehensive framework focused on:
- Encouraging healthy eating practices
- Supporting physical activity
- Regulating a health-supportive environment
- Using data and AI to strengthen preventive health policies
The framework aims to empower residents to make informed, healthy choices through policies that promote balanced nutrition and regulate food marketing to encourage healthier eating.
It further supports ongoing plans to build integrated infrastructure for physical activity and deepen collaboration between public and private sectors to raise health awareness and foster a healthier, more sustainable society.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed asserted that the adoption of the Healthy Living Strategy aligns with the leadership’s vision to build a resilient, future-ready health system grounded in prevention and early intervention.
Integrated Water Strategy approved
The strategy focuses on strengthening water sector readiness, enhancing supply security, reducing costs and upgrading infrastructure through advanced technologies and AI systems.
It adopts an integrated approach that includes diversifying water sources, developing resilient infrastructure and deploying smart metering and monitoring systems to support efficient consumption across residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors.
The strategy aims to protect groundwater reserves, ensure long-term resource sustainability and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s preparedness to address climate change and rising demand for water.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed highlighted that the Integrated Water Strategy will support the emirate’s transition towards smart, sustainable water solutions aligned with the climate targets of the UAE and Abu Dhabi through to 2050.
Council reviews government projects
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council also reviewed updates on government programmes, development plans and initiatives across the emirate, with a continued focus on integrating modern technologies and AI solutions to enhance quality of life and ensure the highest levels of wellbeing for residents.
