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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.
An analysis by NRI Affairs outlines seven key checks required when calculating end-of-service final settlements in the UAE to prevent financial errors. The review highlights differences across employment regimes, including the standard federal private sector and financial free zones such as DIFC and ADGM. Key components to examine separately include basic wage calculations, outstanding salary, unused leave, notice pay, and statutory benefit schemes.
Sharjah registered AED 46.8 billion in real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2026, drawing roughly 10,000 new investors from over 130 nationalities. Officials and business leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted 8% to 12% rental yields and digital regulatory protections as key growth drivers. Demand is shifting toward off-plan properties, master-planned residential communities, and long-term rental income.
Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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