Emiratis struggling with debt have got help thanks to a free financial literacy programme.
In a virtual ceremony, on Sunday more than 50 participants graduated from the first community-run course, called Ghaya, which means ‘inspirational goal’ in Arabic.
Two-thirds of attendees were referred by the Social Support Authority, the safety net programme developed by the Abu Dhabi government for Emiratis who are unemployed, in debt, and need support from the state.
Fifteen people signed up independently.
Salama Al Ameemi, director general of the Ma an, Abu Dhabi s Authority for Social Contribution, said the classes were a lifeline for people who had fallen into financial trouble.