UAE

Many companies and many employees have become aware of the new alternative End of Service Benefit (EOSB) saving scheme – and many of them have something to say.   It is therefore very commendable that MOHRE has been embarking on a large scale exercise to gather feedback on the new system far and wide.     Share your views with “Sharik”,  the UAE’s official feedback portal   For several months already the public has the opportunity to share their views on the new EOSB system w

The UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme has moved from concept to reality, and employers now face a critical decision: Should you make the switch? And if so, when? And how?   Hence we at GratuityAdviser are pleased to share our practical guide how you can go about navigating this significant transition.     Step 1: Should You Sign Up Now, or Wait?   The scheme is voluntary as of yet, which means you have breathing room—but waiting indefinitely carries downside

For decades, the UAE's gratuity system has been a cornerstone of employment law—but it's always been a bit of a double-edged sword. Employers carried hefty liabilities on their books, while employees worried about whether they'd actually receive their full gratuity if their company hit rough waters. And sometimes things can go wrong, like the recent events at Petrofac have shown. Enter the UAE's new Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme (EOSB), officially launched in O

Dubai, UAE – January 26, 2026 – Lux Actuaries Financial Consulting L.L.C. today announced the launch of GratuityAdviser, a comprehensive advisory platform designed to help UAE employers and employees navigate the transition from traditional end-of-service gratuity benefit to the new investment-based Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme.   With approximately 7.8 million private sector employees potentially affected by the UAE's voluntary Alternative EOSB framework, Gratu