Dubai: The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (Daman) will take part in the 63rd meeting of the Technical Committee of Civil Retirement and Social Insurance Agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting hosted by Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is set to last for three days, commencing tomorrow. It will include representatives from civil retirement and social insurance agencies across the GCC member states. The gathering is designed to enhance joint cooperation within the GCC in the realms of civil retirement and social insurance systems, allowing for the exchange of institutional expertise and the formulation of policies and initiatives that benefit GCC citizens, whether they work within or outside their home countries. This effort contributes to the creation of a more integrated and sustainable social protection system.
Key topics to be discussed during the meeting include the strategic action plan for the committee of heads of civil retirement and social insurance agencies for 2026-2030, updates to the unified system that extends social security coverage to GCC citizens working abroad, and the initiative for electronic linkage between retirement and social insurance agencies. Additionally, the meeting will focus on initiatives related to training, qualification, and building institutional capacity.
The agenda also features the development of statistical indicators and collection mechanisms, the launch of a unified GCC awareness campaign, the organization of periodic seminars, and the establishment of a scientific research award for civil service pension and social security institutions. The meeting will also cover retiree benefits and unemployment insurance for those included under the social security extension system.
A significant part of the meeting program is a periodic gathering of business owners and citizens from the GCC countries, which aims to enhance direct communication with beneficiaries. This interaction is expected to contribute to the development of insurance policies that meet the needs of the GCC labor market and future requirements.
Daman emphasized that its participation in this meeting reflects its dedication to supporting GCC integration in the fields of pensions and social security. It is committed to strengthening joint institutional work and developing a social protection system that achieves financial sustainability and enhances the quality of services offered to subscribers and retirees, in line with national development plans and Qatar National Vision 2030.