Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: (64) of 2024
- Issued Date: 10 Jun 2024
- Effective Date: 29 Jun 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 778
- Sector: Labour, Residency and Professions
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 6
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the executive rules for implementing the provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries who are working outside their home countries in any other GCC country. The law aims to extend social insurance coverage to these expatriate GCC workers, ensuring they receive the same pension and social security benefits as they would in their home countries. This is an important measure to protect the rights and welfare of GCC nationals working across the region. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to provide the executive rules for implementing the Insurance Protection Extension Law for GCC nationals working outside their home countries in any other GCC member state. The purpose is to ensure these expatriate GCC workers are covered by the same social insurance and pension benefits as they would be in their home countries. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this law are: 1. The Insurance Protection Extension Law issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (18) of 2007 shall apply to nationals of the GCC countries working in the UAE, and to UAE nationals working for any of the other GCC countries, who are subject to the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (57) of 2023 on Pensions and Social Security. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024, Art. 1) 2. The employer's share of the subscription calculation salary for GCC nationals working in the UAE private sector shall be 15%, or the share in effect in their home country, whichever is less. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024, Art. 2)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of the day following the date of its publication, which was 28 June 2024. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024, Art. 3)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued pursuant to and implements the provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law established under Cabinet Resolution No. (18) of 2007. It also references Federal Decree-Law No. (57) of 2023 on Pensions and Social Security. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries, 2024)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.