In collaboration with the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) have provided Selling and Buying Housing Grants to Bring Parents and their Primary Caregiver into Closer Proximity service, under the Barakatna initiative, with the aim of strengthening parent-child relations, as well as broader community cohesion.
Her Excellency Wafa Mohammed Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department at the Family Development Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to delivering superior services and programmes tailored to enhance the wellbeing of senior citizens. Her Excellency also remarked that such initiatives encourage them to actively engage with their family members and the broader community.
Her Excellency Wafa Mohammed Al Ali also discussed the initiative's secure login process through the TAMM platform using one’s digital ID. The first step consists of submitting an application and receiving a confirmation notification. FDF will then schedule a home visit for evaluation, after which the applicant will receive a confirmation of the appointment. Once the specialised team completes this assessment, a notification is issued via the platform, confirming the approval of one of the parents as a dependant in need of care to those who qualify.
Her Excellency also noted that FDF is authorised to confirm whether an individual qualifies as the primary caregiver of their parent. However, Her Excellency further clarified that obtaining this confirmation is not a prerequisite for approval of the housing grant sale and purchase service, which seeks to bring parents and children closer.
In addition, Her Excellency explained that the application review process would take around 30 working days and affirmed that the seller must notify the buyer to accept the preliminary sale approval notification issued by the TAMM platform in order to have the application forwarded to the foundation to complete the social assessment.
Rashed Al Omaira, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, said: “The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre is pleased to manage and execute the newly launched housing grant sale and purchase service. This aligns with our commitment to facilitating seamless and flexible experiences, led by a focus on enhancing customer convenience and upholding the highest standards of efficiency and professionalism. We aim to streamline all key stages of the process - from receiving applications, auditing, and coordinating with relevant entities to completing the transaction - aligning with Abu Dhabi’s legal and regulatory frameworks, while ensuring the highest levels of accuracy and transparency.
“We take great pride in implementing strategic programmes as part of the Barakatna initiative, particularly the housing grant sale and purchase service, which aims to improve quality of life for senior citizens through flexible housing solutions that cater to their unique needs. We provide a comprehensive service system, leveraging advanced digital solutions that ensure efficiency, speed, and personal support. As part of this service, we will work in collaboration with FDF and all strategic partners to enhance the comfort and stability of senior citizens and their families, further consolidating our role as catalysts for the sustainable development of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.”
