In a statement, the fund thanked the banks and financial institutions that contributed to the initiative, commending their support for efforts aimed at easing financial burdens on citizens and strengthening family and social stability in the UAE.
The initiative, which targets Emirati retirees aged 50 and above with limited income, is part of ongoing efforts to improve quality of life and support the financial stability of retirees, in line with the objectives of the Year of the Family 2026.
Participating banks, and the amounts waived by each, include ADCB Group with AED 655 million, First Abu Dhabi Bank with AED 150 million, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank with AED 18.5 million, Emirates NBD Group and Emirates Islamic with AED 6.7 million, Dubai Islamic Bank with AED 2.3 million, Commercial Bank of Dubai with AED 792,000, Sharjah Islamic Bank with AED 716,000, and National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah with AED 566,000.
Under the initiative, the banks will waive future interest and profit payments on loans, while beneficiaries will continue repaying the principal amounts under facilitated repayment schedules. Participating banks will contact beneficiaries covered by the initiative.
