Community Development Authority issues school pupil payments

WAM

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Council, the Dubai Community Development Authority has announced additional financial assistance supporting 1,101 minors registered with the Authority before the start of the new academic year.

The additional financial assistance is a part of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs efforts to support minors with limited incomes. The money will be delivered by the end of August.

Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, Director General of Dubai Community Development Authority, said: "The directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, reflect the keenness of Dubai’s wise leadership on providing all ways of support for citizens. The directives come before the beginning of the new academic year, aiming at supporting our minors and helping Emirati families to reduce financial burdens."

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