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GCC EOSB Monitor

Q1 2026

The leading independent review of the EOSB market across the GCC. Data and intelligence on EOSB reform.

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Market Updates· 16 June 2026

Franklin Templeton hints at UAE EOSB entry

Potentially the first global asset manager positioning for direct UAE EOSB provider status.

2 min read 7.6k views

Market Updates· 7 June 2026

Sukoon Workplace Savings obtains CMA Fund Administration License

The EOSB provider ecosystem is expanding and preparing for the next phase.

2 min read 10.4k views

Regulation & Policy· 1 June 2026

Payroll enforced. EOSB next?

What recent WPS reform may signal about the future direction of EOSB policy in the UAE.

2 min read 17.2k views

Awareness & Education· 18 May 2026

GO SAVER adds Arqaam Islamic Income Fund to its DIFC EOSB offering

New Shariah-compliant sukuk fund expands investment choice for GO SAVER members.

2 min read 10.5k views

Awareness & Education· 14 May 2026

Do employees have to cash out EOSB savings when markets fall?

Understanding what happens to EOSB savings when changing jobs during periods of market volatility.

3 min read 15.4k views

Research & Commentary· 12 May 2026

At least 70,000 employees in the UAE are already in funded workplace savings plans

Why many employers have voluntarily adopted workplace savings plans for their employees.

2 min read 6.0k views

Fund Performance· 5 May 2026

DEWS April 2026: Record highs after March volatility

AUM increases by USD 90m, more than offsetting the decline recorded in March.

3 min read 4.6k views

Research & Commentary· 27 April 2026

How official funded EOSB schemes differ across the GCC?

While the policy objective across the GCC is to protect employee benefits, the path each country is choosing is notably different.

3 min read 14.1k views

Fund Performance· 22 April 2026

March volatility highlights how EOSB funds respond to market movements

Why short-term market declines may look very different when viewed through a long-term workplace savings lens.

3 min read 13.2k views

Research & Commentary· 21 April 2026

GCC EOSB Monitor | Q1 2026

The first quarterly publication tracking the EOSB transition to funded schemes across the GCC.

3 min read 7.2k views