His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, has increased the social benefits for Emirati people of determination to Dhs 70 million.
The decision is in line with empowering people of determination as well as integrating them into society.
The social benefits will help alleviate the financial aspect for families and will cover fees for kindergarten, school and university enrolment, training and rehabilitation at specialised institutions, and costs to employ shadow teachers, caregivers, personal assistants and sign language interpreters.
Additional coverage will also be available on assistive devices and technologies, repair of vehicles, transportation and the costs to ensure places of work are equipped with facilities for people of determination.