Dubai Launches Landmark Initiative Further Enabling First-Time Homeownership
His Excellency Omar Bu Shehab, Director General of Dubai Land Department (DLD), said: 'The First-Time Home Buyer programme embodies Dubai's strategic vision for a more inclusive, transparent, and accessible real estate market. By easing entry into homeownership, we empower individuals and families to invest in their futures while supporting the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033's broader objectives and Dubai Economic Agenda D33. This initiative is a key driver of market resilience and positions Dubai as a global benchmark for sustainable urban development.'
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