The United Arab Emirates General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) clarified that accidents occurring while travelling to or from work are treated as work-related injuries, enabling insured Emiratis or their beneficiaries to access compensation and pensions when a police report confirms the incident. Coverage applies to injuries during the commute or at the workplace. In cases of death or total disability, a monthly pension is payable regardless of length of service. A one-time compensation amount under Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 is set at AED 75,000 for total disability, with proportionate amounts for partial disabilities; claims are denied if the injury is self-inflicted or results from violating safety rules. GPSSA also urged insured individuals to follow traffic regulations and employers to maintain accurate attendance records to support claims processing.
General Pension and Social Security Authority 2025-05-27
United Arab Emirates General Pension and Social Security Authority clarifies that commuting accidents qualify as work related injuries for insured Emiratis
The UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority stated that commuting accidents are work-related injuries, enabling insured Emiratis or beneficiaries to claim compensation and pensions. A monthly pension is provided for death or total disability, with AED 75,000 compensation for total disability under Federal Law No. 7 of 1999. Claims are denied for self-inflicted injuries or safety rule violations, and GPSSA stressed adherence to traffic regulations and accurate attendance records for claims processing.