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UAE Savings Scheme v Gratuity: Employers urged to register for alternative end-of-service benefits service
UAE employers are encouraged to register workers for Savings Scheme as an alternative end-of-service benefit
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Expat pensions v gratuity payments: UAE, Saudi and Qatar workers eye retirement saving options
Expats in the UAE, Saudi and Qatar would prefer pension payments to lump-sum severance, according to Smart survey
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Decoding the UAE’s new end of service scheme: What you need to know
The scheme offers a dual benefit for employers and employees, providing an alternative method for end-of-service contributions and promoting economic growth and investment opportunities in the UAE
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UAE gratuity: How to calculate end of service payments and pensions
General Pension and Social Security Authority gives advice on calculating pensions and gratuity in the UAE
DIFC
Sukoon announces Dubai gratuity investment plan
Dubai gratuity investment specialist to administer money purchase scheme in DIFC
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UAE gratuity change: How to calculate your end-of-service benefits
Following new changes, here is how you can calculate your gratuity
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UAE announces private sector gratuity will not include unpaid leave days
The end-of-service gratuity is calculated based on the final basic salary of the employee
Dubai Taxi Corporation
Dubai reveals Golden Pension Plan for taxi drivers
The plan allows employees to contribute as little as AED100 on a monthly basis
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UAE gratuity: How to calculate your end of service benefits
The UAE exercises strong laws regarding end-of-service benefits to ensure employees are met with a safety net in case of job loss or resignation
Emirati employees
UAE employers will need to expedite Emirati workers’ end-of-service file submissions under new law
Employers across government and private sectors will need to provide full end-of-service details and files of their Emirati employees within a month from the end of their employment
Dubai
Dubai enables expats working in the government to enroll, invest, and develop their savings
The employer will contribute the total end of service gratuity to the scheme. The percentage of the contribution to the scheme will equal the end of service benefits due to the expat employee
Ease of Doing Business
Employees’ wellbeing and the UAE’s new labour law: how companies can attract the best talent
The UAE’s new labour law has put the onus on employers to provide better provisions for their employees wellbeing and future wealth, and companies need to take note if they are to retain staff
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Everything UAE residents need to know about planning for retirement
Experts in the UAE give advice to ensure you are able to enjoy your retirement, whenever it arrives
Arif Amiri
Dubai’s DIFC launches employee savings scheme
New DIFC investment platform to act as alternative to end-of-service payments
Employees
Saudi firms face $800 fine per staff member for delays in salary payment
Private companies will be fined up to $6,665 if they fail to employ at least two women in each work shift
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UAE plan to set up expat retirement funds moves a step closer
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held a meeting to debate the issues