{
  "id": 2393250,
  "title": "Emiratis working part-time in public and private sectors to receive pension coverage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/emiratis-working-part-time-in-public-and-private-sectors-to-receive",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:45:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/21/emiratis-working-part-time-in-public-and-private-sectors-to-receive-pension-coverage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE pension system will now extend coverage to Emiratis working part-time in both the public and private sectors, according to the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA). Part-time employees can be registered if they work between eight and 32 hours per week, or one and four days a week, equivalent to 20-80% of full-time hours. This move aims to support flexible work arrangements and ensure financial security for all citizens. Eligible Emirati citizens employed on part-time contracts will receive coverage under UAE pension law. The service period and pension benefits will be calculated proportionally based on hours worked and a predetermined contribution-calculation salary. Employers must register eligible part-time workers with the GPSSA and update information on the Maashi platform when an insured employee changes from a full-time to a part-time position. Employees can join the part-time pension system by submitting a request through their human resources department. The new framework ensures continuity of service when individuals switch between full-time and part-time roles, promoting a balanced work-life integration. Benefits include a retirement pension, end-of-service gratuity, disability pension, and survivors' pensions for eligible beneficiaries.",
  "summary": "Emiratis working part-time in the public and private sectors will be covered by the UAE pension system, the General Pension and Social Security Authority said on Friday. Under the regulations, part-time employees can be registered in the pension system if they work between eight and 32 hours a week, or between one and four days a week. This is equivalent to between 20 and 80 per cent of full-time…",
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        "title": "Emiratis working part-time in public and private sectors to receive pension coverage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/emiratis-working-part-time-in-public-and-private-sectors-to-receive-2395685",
        "published": "2026-08-21T14:45:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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