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340m for 45,000 Workers
The number of beneficiaries of the workers’ entitlements insurance program in the UAE rose to more than 45,000 by the end of the third quarter, up from around 30,000 at the end of 2024. Payments exceeded AED 340 million, compared with AED 271 million, while average compensation per worker fell from around AED 8,000 to AED 7,000. The share of the targeted private-sector workforce covered by unemployment insurance also rose from 83% to more than 93%. Around 17,758 workers received support under the system while unemployed. The insurance covers entitlements including unpaid wages, end-of-service benefits, and leave and overtime allowances. It aims to safeguard workers’ rights when an employer encounters financial difficulties or delays payment.
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