At a glance
- UAE companies are now required to register new Emirati employees within 30 days of their hiring.
- This mandate, which applies across federal, government, and private sectors, is part of an effort to ensure precise calculation of insurance and pension benefits.
- Employees must be between 18 and 60 years old and have a medical clearance certificate from a UAE-based government hospital to be eligible.
- Registration is also compulsory for Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) citizens working in the UAE.
UAE companies are now required to register new Emirati employees within 30 days of their hiring. This mandate, which applies across federal, government, and private sectors, is part of an effort to ensure precise calculation of insurance and pension benefits. The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has emphasised the importance of this registration, which is supported by government initiatives like NAFIS. These criteria include being between 18 and 60 years of age and possessing a medical clearance certificate from a UAE-based government hospital, issued within the last six months, confirming their fitness to work. This requirement extends to all individuals who acquire Emirati nationality at any point. Additionally, the registration of GCC citizens working in the UAE is also compulsory. The GPSSA is designated as the implementing authority for this system within the UAE, ensuring that GCC citizens receive the necessary insurance protection while working in the country.
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