Social Security and Pension Understanding Evolving Regulations and Compliance Management - UAE
June 4, 2024 | 8:30 AM — 1:30 PM GST

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Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City, Dubai, UAE
Join us for an exclusive conference hosted by Fragomen professionals Shayan Sultan, Samar Abdelrahman and Gufran Al Bash along with guest speakers, Clifford Sahayaraj, Head of HR MENA at Accenture and Ashwin Prakash, People Operations Leader MEA at General Electric, in collaboration with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA).
Social Security and Pension management of UAE and GCC nationals has become significantly important in light of increased Emiratisation requirements. Attendees will acquire valuable insights into the potential challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and how businesses can navigate the evolving social security and pension landscape.
The conference will feature insightful sessions:
· Setting the Scene: Gain unique perspectives from the Partner of Fragomen as he shares his insights on the trends shaping business strategies.
· Knowledge Sharing Session: Understand the evolving nature of the social security framework, recent regulatory changes and how businesses are adapting to these changes.
· Insightful Panel Discussion: Join a Senior Government Official from the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and our experts for a dynamic conversation to explore the challenges and opportunities in the current social security processes.
· Interactive Session: Delve into a focused session led by Fragomen, where we will explore the best practices for managing compliance.
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