Policy & Legal Updates
UAE pension system upgraded to B grade in 2026 Global Pension Index
The UAE's retirement-income system was upgraded from a C+ to a B grade in the 2026 Global Pension Index published by Marsh and CFA Institute. The nation's score increased to 70.0 from 64.9 in 2025, earning top A grades in both adequacy and integrity. The General Pension and Social Security Authority linked the performance to legislative reforms, including Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023.
