Synopsis
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights of the employee benefits in the UAE, including:
Overview of the state and compulsory benefits in the UAE
Detailed information about the private benefits in the UAE
Insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security
The regulatory framework and recent regulations relating to UAE employee benefits
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in the UAE:
It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits , death in service benefits, short-term sickness benefits, medical benefits, workmens compensation, maternity and paternity benefits, minimum resources, annual vacations and private benefits
It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in the UAE
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone a huge transformation following the discovery of oil in the 1950s, going from a poor region to a contemporary state with a high standard of living. The country, however, only provides social security benefits to UAE nationals. The country does not have a social security system comparable to those that expatriates from other countries have access to. Expatriate employees and employers of an expatriate are not required to make contributions to any social security scheme. The countrys social security system is governed by the Pension and Social Security Federal Law. The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund (ADRPBF) are both responsible for social insurance and pension benefits in the UAE. Individuals can also voluntarily participate in private benefit plans.
Reasons To Buy
Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to the UAE employee benefits
Assess the UAE employee benefits market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the UAE
Gain insights into key regulations governing the UAE employee benefits, and their impact on companies
Key highlights
The UAE social security system provides benefits to UAE nationals only
Expatriate employees and employers of an expatriate are not required to make contributions to any social security scheme
All full time employees in the UAE can voluntarily participate in private benefit plans
Individual savings policies and group savings policies are two kinds of private benefit plans that are available in the country, whose purpose is to provide simple retirement plans with accumulated investment earnings, vesting and flexible retirement options
Table Of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Introduction
2.1 What is this Report About?
2.2 Definitions
3 Country Statistics
4 Overview of Employee Benefits in the UAE
5 Regulations
6 State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Types of retirement plans
6.1.3 Eligibility
6.1.4 Age
6.1.5 Benefits
6.1.6 Payment options
6.1.7 Typical employer practice
6.1.8 Employee and employer contributions
6.1.9 Taxation
6.2 Death in Service
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Eligibility
6.2.3 Benefits
6.2.4 Payment options
6.2.5 Typical employer practice
6.2.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.2.7 Taxation
6.3 Short-term Sickness Benefits
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Eligibility
6.3.3 Benefits
6.3.4 Payment options
6.3.5 Typical employer practice
6.3.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.3.7 Taxation
6.4 Medical Benefits
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Eligibility
6.4.3 Benefits
6.4.4 Typical employer practice
6.4.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.5 Workmens Compensation
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Eligibility
6.5.3 Benefits
6.5.4 Payment options
6.5.5 Typical employer practice
6.5.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.5.7 Taxation
6.6 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Eligibility
6.6.3 Benefits
6.6.4 Typical employer practice
6.6.5 Payment options
6.6.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.6.7 Taxation
6.7 Minimum Resources
6.7.1 Social welfare
6.7.2 Housing allowances
6.8 Annual Vacations
6.8.1 Introduction
7 Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Disability Benefits
7.3 Death Benefits
7.4 Sickness Benefits
7.5 Medical and Health Benefits
7.6 End of Service Benefit
7.7 Absher Initiative
7.8 Other Benefits
8 Macroeconomic Indicators
8.1 Economic Performance
8.1.1 GDP at constant prices (US$)
8.1.2 GDP per capita at constant prices (US$)
8.1.3 GDP at current prices (US$)
8.1.4 GDP per capita at current prices (US$)
8.1.5 GDP split by key sector
8.1.6 Inflation rate
8.1.7 Household consumption expenditure
8.2 Demographics
8.2.1 Total population
8.2.2 Labor force
8.2.3 Urban and rural populations
9 Appendix
9.1 Methodology
9.2 Contact Timetric
9.3 About Timetric
9.4 Timetrics Services
9.5 Disclaimer
List Of Tables
Table 1: Definitions
Table 2: UAE - Country Statistics
Table 3: UAE - Retirement Benefits
Table 4: UAE - Gratuity Benefit
Table 5: UAE Long-term Disability Benefits - Partial Disability
List Of Figures
Figure 1: UAE GDP at Constant Prices (US$ Billion), 2008-2012
Figure 2: UAE GDP Per Capita at Constant Prices (US$), 2008-2012
Figure 3: UAE GDP at Current Prices (US$ Billion), 2008-2012
Figure 4: UAE GDP Per Capita at Current Prices (US$), 2008-2012
Figure 5: UAE GDP by Key Sector (%), 2008-2012
Figure 6: UAE Inflation Rate (%), 2007-2013
Figure 7: UAE Household Consumption Expenditure (US$ Billion), 2008-2012
Figure 8: UAE Total Population (Million), 2008-2012
Figure 9: UAE Size of Labor Force (Million), 2008-2012
Figure 10: UAE Urban and Rural Populations (%), 2008-2012
