By now most HR professionals are aware of the UAE’s new End of Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme that was introduced in 2023. Sure, it’s voluntary today but it’s widely expected to become compulsory in the future. In short: Get ready to say goodbye to the current gratuity system and hello to an investment-based scheme! […]
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 […]
As summer draws to close, the UAE’s end-of-service benefits (EOSB) market is gearing up for a very active fourth quarter. Now approaching its second anniversary, the UAE’s EOSB Savings Scheme is gaining momentum, with several new institutions playing a key role in its development. Pensions Monitor recently spoke with Mr. Musa Haddad, Head of Fund […]
EOSB Fund Performance | GO SAVER | 31 JUL 2025 After reviewing the performance of DEWS for July, let’s now turn to GO SAVER, the other official End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Plan available in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operated by Sukoon Insurance. 👉 Click here to download the dashboard. Generali Capital Protected Fund This […]
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 […]
Last year, we wrote about Aurem as one of three early-stage startups vying for a place in the UAE’s workplace savings market. Today, Aurem has become the first digital platform for End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) savings to have successfully integrated with MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation). Who is Aurem, and why is this integration […]
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 […]