The UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified rules permitting insured citizens to buy up to 10 additional service years. Eligibility and contribution rates depend on Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 or Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023. Payments can be settled via a single lump sum or structured monthly instalments.
Abu Dhabi authorities have implemented new regulatory rules governing all new and ongoing construction projects across the emirate. The framework overhauls statutory technical approval workflows and imposes stricter contractual and safety obligations on contractors and developers. The guidelines also introduce tighter compliance criteria for site management and structural safety.
The UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has detailed rules permitting eligible Emirati employees to buy up to 10 extra pensionable service years. Insured individuals must meet statutory service thresholds under the 1999 or 2023 pension laws, with maximum recognised service capped at 35 years. Purchase costs are calculated on contribution salaries at 20 or 26 percent, payable in lump-sum or defined instalments.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security outlined mandatory nomination letter procedures for UAE Golden Visa applicants on October 15, 2026. Applicants in most categories, including investors and entrepreneurs, must obtain an endorsement before visa processing. The preliminary online application via the ICP platform incurs an AED 150 statutory fee.
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