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General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (10) of 2021

Dubai Law·10 of 2021

Issued Date
April 27, 2021
Effective from
April 27, 2021
Articles
3
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Amends retirement scheme enrollment provisions for Directors General holding UAE nationality, establishing government responsibility for their enrollment in the…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Article (6) of the above-mentioned Law No. (8) of 2013 is hereby superseded by the following: Enrolment in Retirement Scheme

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    Article 2

    Article (2) This Law comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 27 April 2021 Corresponding to 15 Ramadan 1442 A.H.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) a. The Government will be responsible for enrolling Directors General holding the UAE nationality in the retirement scheme adopted by the Government. The Pensionable Salary will be the Total Salary of the Director General comprising the following: 1. a Basic Salary equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Total Salary; and 2. a General Allowance equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Total Salary comprising: a. a cost of living allowance; b. a social allowance for children; ©2021 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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    Law No. (10) of 2021 Amending Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning the Human Resources Management of Directors General in the Government of Dubai Page 2 of 2 c. a social allowance for UAE nationals; and d. a housing allowance. b. The Pensionable Salary will be calculated in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article as of 1 July 2013. Commencement and Publication

Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

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