The same definitions used in the Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 regarding Social Support and Empowerment shall apply to this Resolution. In addition, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context otherwise requires:
Decree by Law: Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 regarding Social Support and Empowerment.
 

Subject to the eligibility conditions for basic and supplementary social support allowances stipulated in Article (4) of the Decree by Law, the permanent residency of the beneficiary in the State shall be established by their continuous residence in the State. The following instances shall be deemed as continuous permanent residency:
1. Being dispatched on official missions outside the State for a period not exceeding (6) consecutive months.
2. Residing outside the State for health reasons or to accompany any of their relatives up to the third degree and who is receiving treatment outside the State, until the treatment period ends.

1. The primary beneficiary of the family shall be the husband.
2. If either or both spouses are People of Determination (persons with disabilities), the value of the basic allowance due to each individual shall be AED (5,000) five thousand Dirhams.
3. In case of polygamy, for the second wife and subsequent wives to be eligible for the wife's allowance, the marriage contract must have been concluded before the year 2023. If any of the wives are People of Determination (persons with disabilities), the value of the basic allowance due to her shall be AED (5,000) five thousand Dirhams.
4. If the primary beneficiary meets the eligibility conditions for the basic allowance for more than one category, the allowance of the higher value shall be disbursed.
 

1. The value of the basic allowance due to an individual who meets the conditions stipulated in Article (4) of the Decree by Law shall be determined according to their age, as shown in the table in Clause (2) of this Article.
2. The husband shall be entitled to the value of the basic allowance according to his age, as shown in the table below, if any of the following cases apply:
    a. Both spouses are employed or retired, and the husband is older than the wife.
    b. The husband is employed or retired, and the wife is unemployed.

3. The wife shall be entitled to a basic allowance of (3,500) three thousand five hundred Dirhams if any of the cases stipulated in Clause (2) of this Article are met.

1. The wife shall be entitled to the value of the basic allowance according to her age, as indicated in the table in Article (4) of this Resolution, if any of the following conditions is met:
    a. Both spouses are employed or retired, and the wife is older than the husband.
    b. The wife is employed or retired, and the husband is unemployed.
2. In the case of multiple employed wives, the eldest employed wife among them shall be entitled to the basic allowance specified in the table referred to in Clause (1) of this Article. Other wives shall be entitled to a basic allowance of AED (3,500) three thousand five hundred Dirhams per wife, regardless of whether they are employed, retired, or unemployed.
3. The husband shall be entitled to a basic allowance of AED (3,500) three thousand five hundred Dirhams.
 

The spouses entitled to the value of the basic allowance according to the husband's age, as shown in the table below, if the following conditions are met:
1. The husband is (45) forty-five Gregorian years of age or older.
2. Both spouses are unemployed and not retired.

1. Children shall be entitled to the value of the basic allowance shown in the table below, based on their number and order in the family.

2. If a child is a Person of Determination (persons with disabilities), they shall not be counted within the order of children in the family according to the table in Clause (1) of this Article. The value of the allowance due to them shall be AED (5,000) five thousand Dirhams.
 

The minimum basic allowance due to the family, when the eligibility conditions stipulated in the Decree by Law and this Resolution are met, shall not be less than AED (800) eight hundred Dirhams per month.

1. The family’s total monthly income shall include the sum of amounts regularly and continuously received by the family from the following sources:
    a. The total monthly salary paid for the position held by the beneficiary in the public sector.
    b. The total monthly salary paid for the position held by the beneficiary in the private sector, including financial support provided by any federal government program for private sector employees.
    c. The monthly pension paid to a retired beneficiary.
    d. The net monthly income derived from private commercial activities.
    e. Revenues from real estate and financial assets.
2. If the family's financial income is periodic and regular, it shall be calculated by dividing the total income by the period of receipt.
3. Subject to Clause (2) of Article (8) of the Decree by Law, the following shall not be included in the calculation of monthly income:
    a. Educational scholarships and awards within the State.
    b. National service awards for those enrolled in national service.
    c. Financial support provided by government entities for agriculture and fishing.
    d. Financial support provided by government entities for the unemployed in the private sector.
    e. Financial support provided by local government entities to individuals and families.
 

1. Subject to the eligibility conditions for basic and supplementary allowances stipulated in Article (4) of the Decree by Law, the primary beneficiary shall meet the following conditions to receive a housing allowance:
    a. The primary beneficiary shall be (25) twenty-five Gregorian years of age and above.
    b. They shall not hold full ownership of a residential property fit for habitation, a residential property granted by a federal or local government entity, or a property in which full ownership has been transferred to them by inheritance. They shall be considered to have full ownership of a property if they are a co-owner of the property with other social support beneficiaries.
    c. They shall not receive financial housing support from any federal or local government entity, or the support they receive from any such entity shall be less than the housing allowance stipulated by the provisions of this Resolution.
2. A residential property does not include:
    a. Property under construction.
    b. Vacant land owned by the primary beneficiary or any co-beneficiary under the social-support program.

1. The primary beneficiary shall be eligible for a housing allowance for only one family, even if he has multiple families, each residing in an independent residence.
2. The primary beneficiary shall be eligible for a housing allowance of AED (1,500) one thousand five hundred Dirhams, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, if the family consists of the primary beneficiary and one other beneficiary residing in an independent residence.
3. The primary beneficiary shall be entitled to a housing allowance of AED (2,500) two thousand five hundred Dirhams, to be added to the basic allowance due, if the family is made up of him and two or more beneficiaries, and they are residing in an independent residence.
4. The primary beneficiary shall be eligible for a housing allowance of AED 900, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, if the family consists of the primary beneficiary and one other beneficiary residing with another family.
5. The primary beneficiary shall be eligible to a housing allowance of AED (1,500) one thousand five hundred Dirhams, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, if the family consists of the primary beneficiary and two or more beneficiaries residing with another family.
 

An orphan or a child of a convicted person, in the absence of a mother or if the mother is not An orphan or a child of a convicted person shall be eligible for a housing allowance, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, in the absence of the mother or if she is not eligible for social support, provided that the number of beneficiaries of the basic allowance for the orphan or child of the convicted person is not less than (2) two, as follows:
1. The housing allowance for an orphan or a child of a convicted person shall be calculated if the number of beneficiaries of the basic allowance is (2) two, as follows:
    a. AED (900) nine hundred Dirhams, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, provided they are residing with their family or a foster family and that at least one of them is under (21) twenty-one Gregorian years of age.
    b. AED (1,500) one thousand five hundred Dirhams, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, provided they reside in an independent residence, and that at least one of them is between (18) eighteen Gregorian years and (21) twenty-one Gregorian years of age.
    c. The amount specified in sub-paragraph (b) of this clause shall continue to be disbursed if any of the beneficiaries exceeds (21) twenty-one Gregorian years of age and is enrolled in higher education, until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years. Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
2. The housing allowance for an orphan or a child of a convicted person shall be calculated if the number of beneficiaries of the basic allowance is (3) three beneficiaries or more, as follows:
    a. AED (1,500) one thousand five hundred Dirhams, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, provided they are residing with the family or a foster family, and that at least one of them is under (21) twenty-one Gregorian years of age.
    b. AED (2,500) two thousand five hundred Dirhams, to be consolidated with the basic allowance due, provided they reside in an independent residence and that at least one of them is between (18) eighteen and (21) twenty-one Gregorian years of age.
    c. The amount specified in sub-paragraph (b) of this clause shall continue to be disbursed if any of the beneficiaries exceeds (21) twenty-one Gregorian years of age and is enrolled higher education, until the earliest of: completion of education, marriage, employment, or reaching the age of twenty-five (25). Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
 

1. Subject to the eligibility conditions for basic and supplementary allowances stipulated in Article (4) of the Decree by Law, the beneficiary shall meet the following conditions to receive an academic excellence allowance:
    a. The beneficiary shall be enrolled in a higher education institution within the State that is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
    b. The beneficiary shall have completed at least one academic semester with a total of no less than 12 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.3 or its equivalent.
2. The academic excellence allowance shall continue to be disbursed until the earliest of: completion of higher education or reaching the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years.
3. Disbursement of the academic excellence allowance shall be suspended if the beneficiary joins national service, and shall resume upon continuation of higher education, provided that the beneficiary has not reached the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years.
 

1. The value of the academic excellence allowance shall be calculated by increasing the basic allowance due to the beneficiary with academic excellence to AED 3,200 Three Thousand and Two Hundred Dirhams.
2. If the basic allowance due to the beneficiary with academic excellence exceeds the amount specified in Clause (1) of this Article, the beneficiary shall receive the higher-value allowance.
 

1. For an orphan whose father has died to be eligible for social support, the following conditions shall be met:
    a. The orphan shall have fulfilled the two conditions specified in Clauses (1) and (2) of Article (4) of the Decree by Law.
    b. The orphan shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years.
    c. The mother shall be deceased, divorced prior to the father's death, or ineligible for the basic allowance.
2. If an orphan meets the social support eligibility conditions and has no siblings, the orphan shall be considered the primary beneficiary. If there are siblings, the eldest one shall be the primary beneficiary.
3. The basic allowance for the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 five thousand dirhams.
4. If there are multiple siblings, their basic allowances due shall be calculated based on their number and order in the family, according to the values specified in Article 7 of this Resolution.
5. The basic allowances specified in this Article shall continue to be disbursed if the eligible beneficiary exceeds the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years and is enrolled higher education, until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years. Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
6. The basic allowance due to orphans shall be calculated by deducting the total monthly income of the orphan siblings, and of the mother, if she is widowed and ineligible for social support, from the total allowance values mentioned in clauses (3) and (4) of this Article.
 

1. For a child of a convicted person to be eligible for social support, the following conditions shall be met:
    a. The child shall have fulfilled the conditions specified in Clauses (1) and (2) of Article (4) of the Decree by Law.
    b. The child shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years.
    c. A court ruling or judicial decision shall have been issued depriving the father of his liberty or remanding him in custody pending trial for a period of no less than two (2) months.
    d. The mother shall be deceased, divorced prior to the issuance of the court ruling or decision referenced in paragraph (c) of this clause, or ineligible for the basic allowance.
2. If the child of a convicted person meets the social support conditions and has no siblings, he shall be considered the primary beneficiary. If there are siblings, the eldest one shall be the primary beneficiary.
3. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 five thousand dirhams.
4. If there are multiple siblings, their basic allowances due shall be calculated based on their number and order in the family, according to the values specified in Article 7 of this Resolution.
5. The basic allowances specified in this Article shall continue to be disbursed if the eligible beneficiary exceeds the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years and is enrolled in higher education, until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years. Beneficiaries enrolled in National Service shall be treated accordingly.
6. The basic allowance due to children of convicted persons shall be calculated by deducting the total monthly income of the siblings who are children of the convicted parent, the convicted father, and the mother, if still married to the convicted person and ineligible for social support, from the total allowance values mentioned in clauses (3) and (4) of this Article.
 

1. An individual of unknown parentage shall be eligible for social support if the total monthly income of the foster family is below the eligibility threshold. The basic allowance due to the individual of unknown parentage, as specified in this Article, shall be included when calculating the foster family's eligibility threshold.
2. An individual of unknown parentage shall be considered the primary beneficiary if they meet the social support conditions.
3. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams.
4. The basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this article shall continue to be disbursed to the primary beneficiary who exceeds the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years, provided they are enrolled in higher education, until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years. Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly. 
 

1. An individual with a health disability shall be eligible for social support if the following conditions are met: 
    a. The individual is at least twenty-one (21) Gregorian years of age.
    b. The health disability is the reason for the individual’s inability to work.
    c. The inability to work is confirmed by a medical report approved by a medical committee at the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
2. An individual with a health disability shall be considered the primary beneficiary if they meet the social support conditions.
3. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams.
4. If the primary beneficiary has an unemployed wife and children, his basic allowance shall be calculated according to the values specified in Articles (4) and (7) of this Resolution. If the wife is employed or retired, the basic allowances due to the primary beneficiary and the wife shall be calculated according to the values in Article (5) of this Resolution
5. In all cases, if the primary beneficiary is a person of determination, they shall be eligible for the basic allowance stipulated in paragraph (3) of this Article.
 

1. For an individual with a disability under the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years to be eligible for social support, their family's total monthly income shall be below the eligibility threshold. The basic allowance due to the individual with a disability, as specified in this article, shall be included when calculating the family's eligibility threshold.
2. The individual with a disability shall be considered the primary beneficiary if they meet the social support conditions and apply for social support independently of the family.
3. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams.
4. The basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this article shall continue to be disbursed to the primary beneficiary who exceeds the age of twenty-one (21) Gregorian years, provided they are enrolled in higher education, until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching the age of twenty-five (25) Gregorian years. Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
 

1. For an individual with a disability (Person of Determination) who is twenty-one (21) Gregorian years of age or older to be eligible for social support, the following conditions shall be met:
    a. The individual must be employed and insured with a pension and social security fund in the State.
    b. The individual’s total monthly income must be less than the basic allowance value specified in clause (3) of this Article.
2. An individual with a disability (People of Determination) shall be considered the primary beneficiary if they meet the social support conditions.
3. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be AED 14,000 fourteen thousand dirhams.
4. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be calculated by deducting their total monthly income from the basic allowance value specified in clause (3) of this article. However, the allowance ultimately due to the primary beneficiary shall not exceed AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams.
5. Basic allowances due to the wife (or wives) and children shall be added to the basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary (as per clause 4 of this article). When calculating these additional allowances, the monthly income of the wife and children, if any, shall be deducted. 
 

1. A divorced or abandoned woman shall be eligible for social support if the following conditions are met:
    a. She is at least twenty-one (21) Gregorian years of age.
    b. She is the custodian and caregiver of children under 4 Gregorian years of age, or children with disabilities (People of Determination) under 21 Gregorian years of age.
2. A divorced or abandoned woman shall be considered the primary beneficiary if she meets the social support conditions.
3. The basic allowance due to the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams.
4. The basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this article shall continue to be disbursed to the primary beneficiary until the youngest child reaches 4 Gregorian years of age, or until the child with a disability (People of Determination) reaches 21 Gregorian years of age. If the child with a disability over 21 Gregorian years of age is enrolled in higher education, the allowance shall continue to be disbursed until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching twenty-five (25) Gregorian years of age. Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
5. Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of clause (1) of this article, a divorced or abandoned woman shall be eligible for the basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this article even if she is not the custodian or responsible for children under 4 Gregorian years of age or children with disabilities under 21 Gregorian years of age. However, in this case, the basic allowance shall be disbursed for a period of 6 months, provided the following conditions are met:
    a. Not more than 6 months have elapsed since the date of divorce or abandonment was established at the time of applying for social support.
    b. She is registered on "Nafis" program prior to submitting the social support application.
6. For the purpose of calculating social support under this Article, custody payments shall be included in the monthly income of the divorced woman.
 

1. To be eligible for social support, a widow or the wife of a convicted person shall:
    a. Be at least 21 Gregorian years of age.
    b. Be the custodian and caregiver of children under 4 Gregorian years of age, or children with disabilities (People of Determination) under 21 Gregorian years of age.
2. A widow or the wife of a convicted person shall be considered the primary beneficiary if she meets the social support conditions.
3. The basic allowance for the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams.
4. The basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this article shall continue to be disbursed to the primary beneficiary until the youngest child reaches the age of four (4) Gregorian years, or until the child with a disability (People of Determination) reaches 21 Gregorian years of age. If the child with a disability exceeds twenty-one (21) Gregorian years of age and is enrolled in higher education, the allowance shall continue to be disbursed until the earliest of: completion of studies, marriage, commencement of employment, or reaching twenty-five (25) Gregorian years of age. Beneficiaries enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
5. Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of clause (1) of this article, a widow or the wife of a convicted person shall be eligible for the basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this article even if she is not the custodian or responsible for the care of children under 4 Gregorian years of age or children with disabilities under 21 Gregorian years of age. However, in this case, the basic allowance shall be disbursed for a period of 6 months, provided the following conditions are met:
    a. Not more than 6 months have elapsed since the date of widowhood or the issuance of the judicial ruling or decision at the time of applying for social support.
    b. She is registered on "Nafis" program prior to submitting the social support application.
6. For the purpose of calculating social support under this article, the income of the convicted husband shall be included as part of the family's monthly income.
 

1. To be eligible for social support, a woman married to a foreigner who is unable to work shall meet the following conditions:
    a. The woman shall be at least twenty-one (21) Gregorian years of age.
    b. The husband shall be unable to work due to health conditions, as certified by a medical report approved by a medical committee at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, or he shall be sixty (60) Gregorian years of age or older and not employed.
    c. She shall be the custodian and caregiver of children under 4 Gregorian years of age, or children with disabilities (People of Determination) under 21 Gregorian years of age.
2. A woman married to a foreigner who is unable to work shall be considered the primary beneficiary if she meets the social support conditions.
3. The basic allowance for the primary beneficiary shall be AED 5,000 Five Thousand Dirhams. 
4. The basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this Article shall continue to be disbursed to the primary beneficiary until the youngest child reaches the age of four (4) Gregorian years. For children with disabilities (People of Determination), the allowance shall continue to be disbursed until they reach 21 Gregorian years of age. If a child with disability exceeds twenty-one (21) years of age and is pursuing higher education, the allowance shall continue to be disbursed until the earliest of: completion of education, marriage, employment, or reaching twenty-five (25) Gregorian years of age. Individuals enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.
5. Notwithstanding subparagraph (C) of clause 1 of this article, a woman married to a foreigner who is unable to work shall be entitled to the basic allowance specified in clause (3) of this Article, even if she is not the custodian and primary caregiver of children under 4 Gregorian years of age or children with disabilities under 21 Gregorian years of age. The basic allowance shall be disbursed for a period of six (6) months if the following conditions are met:
    a. The social support application is submitted within six (6) months from the date the foreign husband is determined to be unable to work.
    b. The woman is registered on "Nafis" program prior to submitting the social support application.
6. Children of a woman married to a foreign husband who is unable to work shall be eligible for an allowance if they acquire UAE nationality and are under 21 Gregorian years of age. If enrolled in higher education, the allowance shall continue to be disbursed until the earliest of: completion of education, marriage, employment, or reaching twenty-five (25) Gregorian years of age. Those enrolled in national service shall be treated accordingly.

1. The social support application form must include the following data and information:
    a. Emirates ID card details for the applicant, family members, or dependents.
    b. Phone number and email address.
    c. Income source data as specified in Article (9) of the Resolution.
2. If the applicant is a child or spouse of a convicted person, the following documents shall also be attached:
    a. A copy of the judicial ruling or decision for imprisonment, detention, or deportation, along with evidence of its enforcement.
    b. A copy of the administrative decision regarding the termination of the convicted person's employment or the suspension of his monthly salary.
3. If the applicant is of unknown parentage, a copy of the foster family acknowledgment shall be attached when submitting the social support application.
4. If the applicant is from the Category of Individuals with Health Disabilities, a certified medical report from a government health facility is required. This report shall not be older than 6 months at the time of application submission.
5. If the applicant is from the Category of Divorced women, the following documents must be attached with their social support application:
    a. A judicial decision or ruling for the custody of at least one child under 4 Gregorian years of age, or a child with disability (Person of Determination) under 21 Gregorian years of age. If the child with disability is enrolled in higher education, support shall continue until they reach 25 Gregorian years of age.
    b. A court’s proof of the custody fee amount, if applicable.
    c. Copies of the birth certificates for the children in custody.
6. If the applicant is from the Category of Abandoned women, they shall attach the following documents with their social support application:
    a. A court ruling confirming abandonment.
    b. Copies of the children's birth certificates.
7. If the applicant is from the Category of Women Married to Foreign Husbands who are unable to work, they shall attach the following documents with their social support application:
    a. A medical report on the husband's health condition, certified by a government health facility. This report shall not be older than 6 months.
    b. Copies of the children's birth certificates, if any.
8. Applicants shall be exempt from providing any of the above-mentioned data or documents if they are already available in the Ministry's database.
9. The Minister may amend any of the data or documents mentioned in this article.
 

1. The Ministry shall open and supervise a bank account in the name of the primary beneficiary at any licensed bank or financial institution in the State.
2. If a person is acting on behalf of the primary beneficiary, the bank or financial institution shall be provided with the details of the guardian, custodian, curator, or agent.
3. The primary beneficiary, or their representative, shall have the right to request the execution of any banking transactions on the account, including receipt of the card and issuance of a replacement for a lost one.
4. In the event of the death of the primary beneficiary and absence of other co-beneficiaries receiving social support, the bank account shall be closed, and any available funds in the account shall be recovered.
5. In the event of the death of the primary beneficiary while other co-beneficiaries continue to receive social support, the support shall continue to be disbursed from the primary beneficiary's bank account, until their support application is fully reviewed, which shall be completed within a maximum period of 30 days, as stipulated in Article (16) of the Decree by Law.
 

1. When a social support application is submitted or approved, the Ministry may conduct a social investigation, if needed, to verify the accuracy of the data and information provided.
2. The Social Services Specialist of the Ministry shall comply with the following guidelines when visiting the applicant's or beneficiary's place of residence:
    a. Schedule the visit with the applicant in advance, stating the purpose of the visit, which shall take place during official working hours.
    b. Verify all data and information provided by the applicant and their dependents.
    c. Investigate social and financial aspects during the visit, while respecting privacy and adhering to professional standards.
    d. Prepare a report on the field visit. The content of the report shall be read to the applicant before finalizing it.
    e. Uphold credibility and integrity in preparing reports, refraining from any form of exaggeration or misrepresentation, and avoiding bias toward any particular group or influence by personal inclination or preconceived opinion.
 

Cabinet Resolution No. (51) of 2023 Regarding Social Assistance, as well as any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this resolution, shall be repealed.

This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall enter into force from the day following the date of its publication.