Issued by President Sheikh Mohamed, this policy aims to improve the standard of living of Emiratis working in the sector.
President Sheikh Mohamed has announced plans for a billion dirhams to raise the pension of thousands of Emirati public school workers in Abu Dhabi to 80% of their total salary.
The move is in line with efforts to encourage Emiratis to work in the capital’s government-run schools.
It will benefit more than 7,600 UAE citizens working at public schools.
The Abu Dhabi government will spend more than Dh6.6 billion to implement the new pension rate, paying the difference between the current monthly deductions and the higher 80 percent rate for the entire service period of eligible employees.
The decision ensures Emirati public school employees receive the same benefit as all government employees.
It will not affect current salaries. However, eligible employees will receive a higher retirement pension compared to the previous pension.
This policy aims to open up more employee opportunities to the young Emirati’s education sector by making pension packages more attractive to existing workers.
