Divorced and widowed mothers with custodial rights over their children could be exempted from paying utility bills during the summer, if MPs have their way.
Legislators Lulwa Al Romaihi and Dr Muneer Suroor have submitted a proposal calling for a waiver of electricity and water bills for eligible families from June to September every year – a period marked by soaring temperatures and significantly higher electricity use.
It has been referred to Parliament’s public utilities and environment affairs committee by Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam for review.
Ms Al Romaihi said the initiative stems from a constitutional obligation to protect vulnerable groups.
“The Constitution clearly mandates the state to safeguard widows, divorcees, and families lacking a breadwinner,” said Ms Al Romaihi.
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