To be considered ‘insured’, an individual must:

1- be a UAE national that works for an employer/entity in the UAE other than the government or private sector in Abu Dhabi or the government sector of Sharjah
2- have a valid Emirates ID
3- work for an employer/entity that meets the conditions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Pension Law
4- be deemed medically fit to work upon appointment
5- not be self-employed
6- not be covered by a pension fund that is affiliated with the military or the Ministry of Interior