Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum has launched the “Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme” on Saturday.
The programme includes a series of new benefits for families, including:
- 10 days paid marriage leave for spouses working in government offices.
- Remote work on Fridays for mothers working in government offices for a year after maternity leave.
- Reducing the monthly deduction for housing loans to AED 3,000 for beneficiaries of the Dubai Wedding Programme, for those with a monthly income of less than AED 30,000.
- A training programme on "how to build a home" for newlyweds.
-
أطلقت حرم صاحب السموّالشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، سموّ الشيخة هند بنت مكتوم بن جمعة آل مكتوم، "برنامج الشيخة هند بنت مكتوم للأسرة"، في خطوة تجسد دور سموّها الملهم في ترسيخ القيم الأصيلة للأسرة الإماراتية، وتمكينها وتعزيز استقرارها… pic.twitter.com/KbamtKxkYT
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 4, 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday dedicated his Accession Day to his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Hind.

UAE lifts visa restrictions on Ugandan nationals
Dr Gargash highlights UAE's 'constructive role' in Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks
ADNOC L&S vessel sustains damage following attack
H.H. Sheikh Khaled, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan discuss key national priorities
Sheikh Abdullah attends third round of Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks
UAE completes critical design review of 'Sirb-1' satellite
UAE conditionally approves new use of Ultomiris for kidney disease patients
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai Metro extension to Al Maktoum Airport
UAE Year Of Award celebrates stronger families, community values
UAE President highlights nation's resilience during 'recent challenges'
H.H. Sheikh Khaled approves second package of Emirati Family Growth Programme
Sharjah approves housing support for 1,100 families
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed directs tents for 50,000 Gazans facing harsh weather
UAE postpones vehicle licensing limit for residents
New pedestrian bridge links Dubai Mall Metro Station and Coca-Cola Arena
High-achieving Union teams honoured at UAE Government Annual Meetings
Al Gergawi: UAE accelerates development with over AED 4 trillion in projects
Abu Dhabi launches lifestyle programme to help citizens get healthier
