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DUBAI / WAM
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai issued Resolution No (5) of 2016 pertaining to an increase in the pensions of retired local civilians in Dubai who are not affiliated to the General Pension and Social Security Authority, and whose pensions are paid by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department.
The Resolution is part of His Highness’ vision to further enhance the happiness of all members of the community. A total of 342 civilian retirees are set to benefit from the increase with retroactive effect from January 2016.
As per the Resolution, retired local civilians and their beneficiaries who receive pensions from the Dubai Government will receive a 20% increase in their pension. Following the increase, the minimum pension will be AED10,000 per month.
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director of the Dubai Ruler’s Court, said that the 342 retirees are not covered by the insurance coverage of the General Pension and Social Security Authority in Dubai. He added that retirees whose pension is higher than AED10,000 per month will also receive the 20% increase.