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UAE Insurance LawCabinet Resolution No. (64) of 2024 Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (64) of 2024

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن القواعد التنفيذية لتطبيق أحكام نظام مد الحماية التأمينية على مواطني دول مجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية العاملين خارج دولهم في أي من دول المجلس الأخرى

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
June 10, 2024
Effective from
June 29, 2024
Articles
3
Last synced
Jul 6, 2026
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Plain-language summary

  • Sets executive rules for extending pension and social insurance to GCC citizens working in the UAE outside their home country.
  • Applies to GCC nationals employed by UAE public or private sector entities.
  • Requires employers to register eligible GCC workers and pay contributions per the worker's home country pension system.
  • Clarifies contribution rates, salary basis, and payment procedures between employer, worker, and the relevant pension authority.
  • Coordinates with GCC member states to ensure workers keep insurance coverage as if employed at home.
  • Sets deadlines and penalties for late registration or unpaid contributions by employers.

Sets executive rules for extending pension and social insurance coverage to GCC nationals working in the UAE, requiring employers to register eligible workers a…

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The Insurance Protection Extension Law issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (18) of 2007 concerning the Executive Rules for implementing the provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law referred to shall apply to Nationals of the GCC Countries working in the State, and to Nationals of the State work for any of the GCC Countries, who are subject to the provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (57) of 2023 concerning Pensions and Social Security.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) The Employer share shall be considered as (15%) of the subscription calculation salary for Nationals of the GCC Countries working in the private sector in the State, or in accordance with the share in effect in those countries, whichever is less.

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    2Cabinet Resolution of 2024 Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries

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    Article 3

    Article (3) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of the day following the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 4/ Dhu al Hijjah / 1445 H Corresponding to: 10/June / 2024

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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