Hardly a day goes by without seeing an internet or newspaper ad promoting the UAE Golden Visa. For those who have somehow missed the buzz, here’s a quick overview of what the Golden Visa is all about: The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa program designed to attract and retain foreign talent, investors, […]
EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 31 AUG 2025 Each month, we review the performance of the investment funds available under Dubai International Financial Centre’s two workplace savings plans: DEWS and GO SAVER. In this article, we’ll look at how DEWS performed in August. Our review of GO SAVER will follow shortly. 👉 Click here to […]
The UAE’s EOSB system is set to change The UAE introduced a new EOSB Savings Scheme that will soon replace the current gratuity system. Most HR and Finance teams know this change is coming but have not started preparing yet. Many are still asking questions: Is the new savings scheme better for companies? for employees? Is […]
Over the past few weeks, a series of updates have shown that the UAE’s End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) savings market is heating up. Some fund managers are now in advanced stages of integration with federal data systems to speed up employer onboarding and automate monthly HR processes, with FAB among those that have already completed the […]
EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 31 JUL 2025 After a solid first half of the year, July brought little excitement for DEWS fund performance. Returns for the month were modest across the board, with most funds holding their ground or delivering small gains. Notably, the default fund, a balanced option selected by the majority […]
EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 30 JUN 2025 Following our recent post on DEWS’ mid-year results, it’s now time to take stock of fund performance under the GO SAVER Plan, the other official DIFC End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Plan, operated by Sukoon Insurance. 👉 Click here to download the dashboard. Note: Please be reminded […]
As we approach the second anniversary of Cabinet Resolution 96/2023 that introduced the alternative End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme, a question looms for companies that already offer some form of private pension or savings plans: Is it possible to get an exemption from this national scheme once it becomes compulsory? To be clear: As of […]
EOSB Fund Performance | DEWS | 30 JUN 2025 As we do every month, it’s time to review the performance of the DEWS funds. June marks the halfway point of the financial year, so it’s interesting to see how plan members’ savings have fared so far: Did members gain or lose value? 👉 Click here to […]
On 20 June, Umami Comms DMCC (Umami Comms), a creative communications agency based in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), hosted a financial wellbeing session for its employees. With rising living costs becoming a top-of-mind concern for many UAE residents, Umami Comms’ initiative was indeed timely and thoughtful, to guide employees and give them ways to […]
Yes, you have read that right. Pensions Monitor has just completed a year! It was exactly one year ago since we published our first article on the new UAE End of Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings scheme. In the 12 months since, we’ve worked hard to bring you the latest developments, market insights, and expert commentary […]