Unclaimed benefits & grants in United Arab Emirates
76 real support programmes from national, regional and city bodies — each with the published eligibility rules, an official source and the date we last checked it. 17 of them pay out automatically; the other 59 need an application.
Income support
21 income support programmes19 more income support programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
- GPSSA Disability and Survivor Benefits
- Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) Retirement Benefits
- MoCE Social Welfare Programme (Monthly Social Assistance)
- MoCE Inflation (Supplementary) Allowance
- Abu Dhabi Social Support Programme (ADSSA)
- Dubai CDA Periodic Social Assistance
- Sharjah Social Services Department Financial Assistance
- Support for Emirati Fishermen (MOCCAE)
- Retire in Dubai (5-Year Retirement Visa)
- Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) Unemployment Insurance
- Esaad Privilege Card (Dubai Police)
- Fazaa Card (Ministry of Interior Social Solidarity Fund)
- Thukher Card for Senior Emiratis (Dubai CDA)
- People of Determination Card (Federal)
- Emirates Red Crescent Financial and Humanitarian Aid
- Dar Al Ber Society Assistance (Dubai)
- Faraj Fund (Debt Relief for Insolvent Inmates and Families)
- e& Swyp Youth Mobile Plan (Ages 18-25)
- du Youth Plan (Ages 18-25)
Work & employment
11 work & employment programmes9 more work & employment programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
- Nafis Training and Apprenticeship Support
- National and Reserve Service Benefits for Emiratis
- UAE Golden Visa (Long-Term Residence)
- Green Residence for Freelancers and Self-Employment
- End-of-Service Gratuity (Article 51, UAE Labour Law)
- Statutory Annual Leave (30 Calendar Days)
- Wage Protection System (WPS)
- MOHRE Labour Claims and Dispute Resolution
- Domestic Workers Law Protections
Education & training
9 education & training programmes7 more education & training programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
- Scholarship Office (Presidential Court) - DSS and SASP
- TDRA Betha ICT Scholarship Programme
- Ministry of Finance Masar College Scholarships
- ADEK Scholarships (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge)
- Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Program (Dubai)
- Al Qasimi Foundation Scholarships (Ras Al Khaimah)
- ISIC International Student Identity Card (UAE)
Housing & rent
7 housing & rent programmes5 more housing & rent programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Business & self-employment
7 business & self-employment programmes5 more business & self-employment programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Family & children
5 family & children programmes3 more family & children programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Health & care
5 health & care programmes3 more health & care programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Transport
5 transport programmes3 more transport programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Tax relief
3 tax relief programmes1 more tax relief programmes is on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Energy & utilities
3 energy & utilities programmes1 more energy & utilities programmes is on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
Regions covered: Abu Dhabi · Dubai · Ras Al Khaimah · Sharjah. City and regional schemes are the ones people miss most — if yours isn't listed, the national programmes above still apply.