The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) announced a remarkable 41 percent increase in the number of Emirati women registered with the fund from both the government and private sectors in the emirate since its inception until the first half of 2024.
The surge underscores the UAE’s ongoing commitment to empowering Emirati women across all sectors.
In an official statement released in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day, the fund revealed that the total number of Emirati women insured by the fund since its establishment has reached 61,408, constituting 52 percent of the total insured citizens in the Emirate.
This marks a significant rise from the mere 11 percent at the fund’s inception in 2000.
The data indicates that as of June 2024, 39,791 of these women are employed in the government sector, while 21,617 are in the private sector.
Notably, the percentage of Emirati women working in the private sector and registered with the fund has increased by 13 percent over the past three years, reflecting the growing presence of women in diverse economic roles.
Additionally, the fund reported that 5,350 Emirati women have retired, representing 30 percent of the total retirees registered with the fund.
The average length of service among these retirees is 20 years, with the average retirement age being 48 years, compared to 55 years for men.
The statistics further highlight a significant rise in the number of Emirati women with over 25 years of service, which reached 1,438 by June of this year.
According to the fund’s data, UAE national women have made their mark across a wide array of sectors, not limited to specific economic areas or professions.
Leading fields include healthcare, social services, and education, followed by finance, insurance, and information technology.
This diverse participation is a clear indication that UAE national women have become key contributors across all sectors in Abu Dhabi.
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