ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund announced that the total value of insurance benefits paid during the first half of 2026 reached Dh4.083 billion, an increase of around 20 percent compared with Dh3.404 billion during the same period in 2025.
The figures reflect the pivotal role of the pension system in providing social protection and enhancing the financial stability of citizens and their families.
During the same period, pension payments amounted to Dh3.301 billion, benefiting around 27,982 retirees and beneficiaries entitled to shares of pensions from deceased retirees. End-of-service benefits reached Dh344 million, while other pension benefits amounted to Dh439 million.
The first half of 2026 also saw 1,149 new retirees join the pension system, an increase of 17 percent compared with the same period last year.
The growth reflects the expanding scope of the pension system in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, alongside the continued rise in the number of insured citizens, strengthening the Fund's role in managing a growing system that represents one of the main pillars of social protection in the emirate.
Khalaf Abdullah Al Hammadi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, said pension benefits are not merely financial payments made to beneficiaries, but represent financial and social stability for thousands of families and reflect the outcome of years of work and contribution.
Al Hammadi said the continued growth in the number of citizens registered with the Fund requires ongoing development of systems and services.
He noted that the Fund has worked over recent years to invest in digital solutions, strengthen electronic integration with government entities and develop operational processes, helping improve service efficiency, accelerate transaction completion and enhance the customer experience.