{"id":12922,"date":"2023-07-03T12:26:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=12922"},"modified":"2024-07-19T06:42:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:42:47","slug":"senior-citizen-benefits-govart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart","title":{"rendered":"Know The Best Senior Citizen Benefits in The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you near retirement age, your income s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ources might be limited. Additionally, your fixed income is no longer a part of your income sources. Therefore, you must devise ways to help make the best out of the money you have in hand. enjoy several senior citizen benefits in UAE If you are one of them and trying to understand how these benefits can be availed, you are at the right place. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn everything about senior citizen benefits in UAE.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a04e601b5b8e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Senior_Citizen_Benefits_in_Dubai\" title=\"Senior Citizen Benefits in Dubai\u00a0\">Senior Citizen Benefits in Dubai\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#For_Dubai_Citizens\" title=\"For Dubai Citizens\">For Dubai Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Thukher_Card\" title=\"Thukher Card\u00a0\">Thukher Card\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Thukher_Card_Benefits\" title=\"Thukher Card Benefits\">Thukher Card Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Thukher_Card_Eligibility\" title=\"Thukher Card Eligibility\u00a0\">Thukher Card Eligibility\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Thukher_Card_Documents\" title=\"Thukher Card Documents\">Thukher Card Documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#The_Weleef_Programme\" title=\"The Weleef Programme\u00a0\">The Weleef Programme\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Weleef_Programme_Services\" title=\"Weleef Programme Services\">Weleef Programme Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Weleef_Programme_Eligibility\" title=\"Weleef Programme Eligibility\u00a0\">Weleef Programme Eligibility\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Weleef_Programme_Documents\" title=\"Weleef Programme Documents\u00a0\">Weleef Programme Documents\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Inter-Generational_Communication\" title=\"Inter-Generational Communication\">Inter-Generational Communication<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Inter-Generational_Communication_Programmes_Eligibility\" title=\"Inter-Generational Communication Programme&#8217;s Eligibility\u00a0\">Inter-Generational Communication Programme&#8217;s Eligibility\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Inter-Generational_Communication_Programme_Documents\" title=\"Inter-Generational Communication Programme Documents\u00a0\">Inter-Generational Communication Programme Documents\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#For_Senior_Ex-Pats\" title=\"For Senior Ex-Pats\">For Senior Ex-Pats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Nol_Blue_Card\" title=\"Nol Blue Card\">Nol Blue Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Is_there_any_pension_program_for_senior_citizens_in_Dubai\" title=\"Is there any pension program for senior citizens in Dubai?\">Is there any pension program for senior citizens in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/senior-citizen-benefits-govart\/#Does_Dubai_offer_end-of-service_benefits\" title=\"Does Dubai offer end-of-service benefits?\">Does Dubai offer end-of-service benefits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senior_Citizen_Benefits_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Citizen Benefits in Dubai\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Community Development Authority ensures that the citizens of Dubai have access to world-class retirement benefits. They curate senior citizen benefits that address all the needs of citizens. These benefits have helped several senior citizens over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Dubai_Citizens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Dubai Citizens<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/For-Dubai-Citizens-.jpg\" alt=\"For Dubai Citizens\u00a0\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/For-Dubai-Citizens-.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/For-Dubai-Citizens--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/For-Dubai-Citizens--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/For-Dubai-Citizens--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/For-Dubai-Citizens--1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a citizen of Dubai, you can access a Thukher card. The Thukher Card is a sought-after card for all senior citizens in Dubai. You need to contact the Community Development Authority and get the card issued. Before you apply for it, you must learn everything about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thukher_Card\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thukher Card\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thukher card is issued by the Community Development Authority to all the senior citizens of Dubai. There are no issuing charges associated with the card, and it comes with various privileges. The card provides these benefits in association with government and private companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thukher_Card_Benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thukher Card Benefits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thukher-Card-Benefits.jpg\" alt=\"Thukher Card Benefits\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thukher-Card-Benefits.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thukher-Card-Benefits-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thukher-Card-Benefits-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thukher card comes with several benefits. Some of these benefits include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A social benefit worth AED 11,700 per month for senior citizens who do not have a regular source of income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free parking permits and a 50% discount on NOL cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free parking at major public service offices like Dubai Police Station, Dubai Civil Defence, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority check-ins at airports with luggage management systems as add-ons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic wheelchairs and other VIP services at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\">Dubai Electricity and Water Authority<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free subscription and updates of DEWA and a 50% reduction on meter testing services and move-in registration fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The card also gives access to medical facilities at the participating hospitals at a discount of 50%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 20%- 40% discount on private nursing and home care services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thukher_Card_Eligibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thukher Card Eligibility\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become eligible for the Thukher card, you need to meet both the eligibility criteria mentioned below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The card applicant must be aged 60 or above<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The card applicant must be a Dubai citizen\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thukher_Card_Documents\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thukher Card Documents<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for the Thukher card, you must collate all the necessary documents and submit them to the Community Development Authority. The documents include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original national identity card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport sized photographs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Weleef_Programme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Weleef Programme\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the Thukher card, the Dubai Government also provides access to the Weleef Program to all the city&#8217;s senior citizens. It is a home care program to ensure that the senior citizens in Dubai have a good quality of life. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the program, several professionals and volunteers are trained to provide social services to senior citizens. The program&#8217;s primary objective is to make the elderly in the city self-reliant and empower them. The volunteers plan several group and individual activities to achieve the desired results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weleef_Programme_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weleef Programme Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elderly residents of Dubai can take advantage of the care programme known as Weleef Programme. The main goal of this programme is to enhance the standard of living for all of Dubai&#8217;s senior citizens. The fact that the programme is free is its best feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Weleef Programme Services offer a wide range of services that can be accessed by anyone categorised as a senior citizen in Dubai. Some of these services include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Social<\/strong>: The services by Weleef ensure that the elderly are socially active, engage in conversations, and meet new people. The Weleef volunteers organise several community engagement events to ensure that the senior citizens interact with each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cultural<\/strong>: The programme also focuses on the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the senior citizens and keeps them updated about any local or national developments in their culture. Also, the community celebrates several festivals together to ensure everyone feels included.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Emergency Alarms<\/strong>: Senior citizens are at a high risk of accidents. The program provides modern alarm systems to senior citizens so that help can come to them as soon as possible. These alarms also have a mechanism that flags ambulances and police stations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Awareness<\/strong>: Under the program, senior citizens are aware of their rights and the benefits they can avail of. The program teaches them to be mindful of their surroundings and care for themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rehabilitation<\/strong>: As the program aims to make the elderly self-reliant, the volunteers teach them how to use some basic household devices and appliances. The training is given by experts who know how to deal with senior citizens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Coordination<\/strong>: One of the major benefits of the Weleef Programme is that the programme managers ensure proper coordination between the authorities and the needs of the senior citizens. They also ensure regular follow-ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Self-Care<\/strong>: The programme teaches senior citizens the importance of self-care and how they should care for their surroundings to remain fit and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recreation<\/strong>: Under the programme, the senior citizens engage with each other through sports and games.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weleef_Programme_Eligibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weleef Programme Eligibility\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avail of all the services of the Weleef program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual must be 60 or above<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual should not have any children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual lives alone or has a house help\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only if the individual meets these criteria can they be a part of the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weleef_Programme_Documents\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weleef Programme Documents\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have a valid Emirates id to join this program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter-Generational_Communication\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter-Generational Communication<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inter-Generational-Communication-.jpg\" alt=\"Inter-Generational Communication\u00a0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inter-Generational-Communication-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inter-Generational-Communication--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inter-Generational-Communication--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inter-Generational-Communication--768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Community Development Authority offers another benefit to senior citizens called the Inter-Generational Communication Services. It gives a window to the senior citizens to impart their knowledge and experience to the younger generation. This knowledge transfer happens in the form of lectures at schools or universities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some common lecture topics include the country&#8217;s traditions, the culture and the history of UAE, the significance of marriages and parenthood in society, the preservation of heritage, etc. In most cases, the elderly will be paid for these lectures and talks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter-Generational_Communication_Programmes_Eligibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter-Generational Communication Programme&#8217;s Eligibility\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become eligible for the Inter-Generational Communication Programme, you need to meet the criteria listed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual must be a citizen of Dubai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual must be 60 or above\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter-Generational_Communication_Programme_Documents\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter-Generational Communication Programme Documents\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All individuals interested in participating in the program must submit their Emirates ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Senior_Ex-Pats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Senior Ex-Pats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elderly benefits in Dubai are not just limited to the nationals. Even ex-pats and foreign nationals can avail of these facilities if they meet the eligibility criteria. The ex-pats can reach out to the CDA and apply for a Thukher Card or a Nol Blue Card as per their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nol_Blue_Card\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nol Blue Card<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cards are only offered to citizens, although elderly ex-pats in Dubai can also take advantage of equivalent travel discounts. As a result, transportation costs are low throughout the emirate. Senior people are given a 50% discount on their commuting tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An e-purse that can hold up to 5,000 AED can be put into the NOL blue card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Dubai ticket office will sell this card for AED 70 to senior citizens (including AED 20 e-purse value).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This card is accepted in the Etihad Museum, more than 2,000 stores, and city parks in Dubai.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is one of the cities in UAE that has the best senior citizen\u00a0benefits. Once you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can avail yourself of all the benefits the country offers. The best thing about these benefits is that it is not just limited to Dubai citizens. Even the ex-pats can enjoy all of these benefits. 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Citizens in Dubai\/UAE who work in the public or private sector can get pension-related services from the General Authority for Pensions and Social Security (GPSSA).\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dubai_offer_end-of-service_benefits\"><\/span>Does Dubai offer end-of-service benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf the worker or the employee meets all the eligibility criteria laid down by the Government, they can avail of end of services benefits like a gratuity.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is there any pension program for senior citizens in Dubai?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"According to the UAE government website, Dubai pension funds are open to Emirati elders, GCC citizens, and government workers. 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