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DEWS: How do plan members invest their savings?

DEWS (Dubai Employee Workplace Savings), the first official End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), has now been operational for over five years. During this time, employers in the DIFC have been making regular contributions on behalf of their employees into investment funds, chosen by employees. Last week, we at […]

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DMCC session reveals 29% of companies are considering moving to workplace savings

Stephenson Harwood and Pensions Monitor, in partnership with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), recently hosted an informative session for its members to build awareness around the UAE’s new End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme. Held on April 10 at the DMCC Uptown Dubai Business Centre, the session provided valuable practical guidance for employers on transitioning from […]

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End-of-Service Benefits: Is it enough for retirement?

There’s been a lot of talk about End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the past year. For expatriates in the UAE—who make up about 90% of the workforce—EOSB is one of the most important employee benefits. This lump sum payment is provided at the end of each employment, whether through resignation […]

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RAKEZ endorses new workplace savings scheme: What is MEWSS?

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with PraxisIFM Trust Limited (Praxis), an established provider of pension solutions, and fintech company Equevu Ltd (Equevu), to introduce the Middle East Workplace Savings Scheme (MEWSS) to its business community. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), reportedly signed last week, aims to encourage the […]

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