ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on his country’s National Day, which is celebrated on 6th June.   His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also dispatched similar messages to King Gustaf and Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on the occasion.   Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the completion of all housing grant applications submitted in previous years through the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, at a total cost of around AED 2.3 billion.   The move is part of the Initiatives of the UAE President and aligns with his keenness to enhance family stability for UAE citizens, as well as ensure decent living and improve the quality of life of UAE citizens.   Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that, under the initiative, all housing grant applications that are currently pending in the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme will be processed in the next five years. He explained that it includes housing grant applications submitted by applicants who are eligible under the Programme’s terms and conditions, and covers construction, upgrades and maintenance.   Al Mazrouei affirmed that the ministry will