Archive · 27 Jan 2026
UAE Billionaire Offers Marriage Grant to Employees
A very rich businessman in Dubai named Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has announced that he will give 12 lakh rupees to his Emirati employees who get married this year.
If the married couples have a baby within two years, they will get double the amount.
The businessman believes that starting a family is important for the society and the nation.
He thinks that such practical initiatives can encourage young people to marry and have children.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, a Dubai billionaire, announced a Dh50,000 (Rs 12 lakh) grant for Emirati employees who get married in 2024.
The grant will double to Dh100,000 (Rs 24 lakh) if the couples have children within two years of marriage.
The initiative aims to encourage young Emiratis to start families.
Al Habtoor believes that marriage and family growth are societal and national responsibilities.
The announcement was made on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
- Who
- Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, a Dubai billionaire businessman
- What
- Announced a Dh50,000 (Rs 12 lakh) marriage grant for Emirati employees
- When
- This year (2024)
- Where
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Why
- To encourage youngsters in the UAE to start families
- Grant Amount
- Dh50,000 (Rs 12 lakh)
- Recipients
- Emirati employees of Al Habtoor Group
- Announcement Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Incentive for Kids
- Double the grant if couples have kids within 2 years
- Purpose
- Encourage youngsters in the UAE to start families
- Announcer
- Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor
- Year
- 2024
