Abu Dhabi Pension Fund Pays AED4.083 Billion In Insurance Benefits In H1 2026
UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 01st Sep, 2026
The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund announced that the total value of insurance benefits paid during the first half of 2026 reached AED4.083 billion, an increase of around 20 percent compared with AED3.404 billion during the same period in 2025.
The figures reflect the pivotal role of the pension system in:
- Providing social protection
- Enhancing the financial stability of citizens and their families
- Ensuring that pension entitlements reach eligible beneficiaries efficiently and sustainably
During the same period, pension payments amounted to AED3.301 billion, benefiting around 27,982 retirees and beneficiaries entitled to shares of pensions from deceased retirees. End-of-service benefits reached AED344 million, while other pension benefits amounted to AED439 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.
This growth reflects:
- The expanding scope of the pension system in Abu Dhabi
- 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 by providing sustainable income to retirees and beneficiaries.
Khalaf Abdullah Al Hammadi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, stated:
"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."
He further added that the Fund continues to develop its services and operational systems to ensure pension entitlements are delivered accurately and on time. This strengthens citizens’ confidence in the pension system and reinforces its role in supporting quality of life.
The continued growth in the number of citizens registered with the Fund requires ongoing development of systems and services.
Over recent years, the Fund has invested in digital solutions, strengthened electronic integration with government entities, and developed operational processes. This helps improve service efficiency, accelerate transaction completion, and enhance the customer experience.
