GPSSA issues discount cards for pensioners known as ‘Basmat Wafa’
•“Basmat Wafa” is the 2nd transformational project launched by the GPSSA in support of the nation’s vision ‘We the UAE 2031’
•The project provides benefits and exclusive offers for pensioners and their families
•The initiative symbolizes the UAE’s appreciation towards a pensioner’s contributions and pivotal role in serving the nation
•The project contributes in enhancing the quality of life of pensioners and in ensuring their wellbeing
•Offers can be found in the “Basmat Wafa” application for both Android and Apple Store users
Abu Dhabi, 4th July 2023 – The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has partnered with various government and private sector entities to launch the “Basmat Wafa” project, which provides various privileges to pensioners as a token of gratitude and appreciation for their contributions in serving the nation.
“Basmat Wafa” (known as Loyalty Fingerprint in English) is the 2nd transformational project to be announced by the GPSSA this year after the “Shourak” initiative. Both projects have both been introduced as part of an important performance agreement inaugurated for federal and government authorities, signed in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to elevate the nations competitiveness and introduce forward-thinking projects through implementing exceptional mythologies.
GPSSA’s ultimate goal is to strengthen its efforts in supporting all segments in society through legislative and community related initiatives in order to be able to focus on projects that have social impact on people. For that reason, the authority is spreading its efforts in offering socially impactful initiatives, in hope that the spirit of social responsibility will be further instilled across federal, government and private sectors operating in the UAE. GPSSA continues to focus on encouraging various measures are taken to help elevate the quality of life for customers, with emphasis on retired pensioners whose loyalty, efforts and contributions are the reason why the UAE is as developed as it is today.
The UAE’s pension authority calls on all cooperation’s and/or organizations to partner in providing more privileges to pensioners and their families, given that there are currently 46,569 registered pensioners and beneficiaries with the GPSSA, and that number keeps increasing.
In order to access the available discounts and offers, pensioners and their family members must log onto the “Basmat Wafa” application via both Android and Apple Store using their digital identification cards. The application in its first stage includes offers offered by Etihad Aviation Group, flydubai, Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani Group, Al Ghandi Automotive Group, Burjeel Holdings Group, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du), Al Tadawi Healthcare LLC Group, Royal Gym and Jabal Arafat tailor, amongst other companies.
Services are available on the application for pensioners who are affiliated with the GPSSA, and offers are applicable to their families in accordance with the terms and conditions.
