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Pensions

The news on pensions, from eligibility to pension funds in the UAE and worldwide

There is no automatic state pension for foreign workers and no strict mandatory retirement age for expats in the private sector. Getty Images

Baby boomers in UAE delay retirement to maintain residency and meet rising costs

MoneyNovember 22, 2025

Some retired people can live in the UAE on Dh5,000-Dh7,000 a month, while others prefer Dh15,000-Dh20,000 or more to maintain the lifestyle they have today. Getty Images

How much do you need to retire comfortably in the UAE?

MoneyNovember 21, 2025

The Mercer Global Pension Index has again upgraded the UAE's standing using a weighted average of factors such as adequacy, sustainability and integrity. Getty Images

UAE’s pension system climbs in global rankings

MoneyOctober 14, 2025

The traditional gratuity-based end-of-service benefit was never designed to provide long-term financial security. Getty Images

Why retirement planning needs to go beyond gratuity

MoneyAugust 07, 2025

When planning for retirement, it's important to consider factors that can affect how long we'll be living the good life. Getty Images

How to take control of your retirement today

MoneyOctober 16, 2024

For many retirees, physical well-being is their highest priority. Getty Images

Why more people are choosing to retire in the UAE

MoneyAugust 14, 2024

Jo Woolston, who has lived in Dubai for two years, says the only thing that would make her go back to the UK is the cost of health insurance. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Expats retiring in UAE coming to terms with complex medical costs

MoneyJuly 11, 2024

The UAE’s push for comprehensive gratuity reforms encourages the adoption of corporate pension schemes. Pawan Singh / The National

How corporate pensions can support retirement planning in the UAE

MoneyJune 11, 2024

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak campaigns in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, on Monday. EPA

Sunak pledges to lift pensioners' tax allowance by £100

UKMay 27, 2024

Wael Sawan speaks at an event in Abu Dhabi in October last year. AFP

Shell CEO suggests company could quit London Stock Exchange

BusinessApril 08, 2024

Money in a UK pension plan is essentially held in a trust. Getty Images

Can I transfer my UK pension to the UAE?

MoneyApril 07, 2024

It is important to establish clear retirement goals based on your current and desired lifestyle. Alamy

Why you need to plan for your retirement now

MoneyMarch 22, 2024

Big trips and experiences with family should be considered in your retirement spending plan, according to experts. Getty Images

Why a 'smile strategy' can help retirement spending

MoneyFebruary 28, 2024

Countries should try to retain high-earning expatriates up to and during their retirement, according to a new report by Mercer. Getty Images

Global competition for expat retirees set to increase rapidly

MoneyFebruary 15, 2024

Companies that fund their end-of-service liabilities typically tend to keep the money either under a separate trust or by using a contract vehicle. Getty Images

Gratuity system no substitute for retirement pension, survey finds

MoneyJanuary 04, 2024

In the OECD, normal retirement ages are set to increase in 23 of the 38-member countries. Corbis

Retirement ages on the rise to protect pension systems, OECD says

MoneyDecember 14, 2023

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