The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has clarified that Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 applies to Emirati employees hired on or after October 31, 2023, in federal, government, or private sector establishments across Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Um Al Quwain, as well as private sector workers in Sharjah.
Abu Dhabi’s Emirati employees fall under the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, while government workers in Sharjah are governed by the Sharjah Social Security Fund.
The GPSSA’s “Know Your Law” initiative emphasizes that if an insured Emirati, currently governed by Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 for Pension and Social Security, and its amendments, joins a new employer during or after October 31, 2023, the provisions of Law No. 57 do not apply. Such individuals remain covered by the regulations of Law No. 7. This holds true for Emiratis who have received end-of-service gratuity or pensioners under Law No. 7, even if they return to work post October 31, 2023.
The Authority reiterated that Federal Decree Law No. 57 of 2023 exclusively pertains to newly hired Emiratis or those transitioning from other pension schemes, contingent on meeting specific criteria. These criteria include being a UAE national, aged between 18 and 60, and proving medical fitness through an official medical document upon joining an entity.
It is noteworthy that modifications, such as the insured individual’s age, required for submission to GPSSA during initial registration, can be adjusted within one year from the registration date, provided evidence is presented by a competent UAE-based authority.
A copy of Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 in both English and Arabic is accessible on GPSSA’s website under the Laws and Regulations section, according to WAM.
