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How end of service gratuity differs across the GCC
| Country | Accrual rate | Basis | Cap / reductions |
|---|
| UAE | 21 days per year (years 1–5), 30 days per year after | Basic salary | Max 2 years' salary; no resignation reduction since Feb 2022 |
| Qatar | 21 days (3 weeks) per year | Basic salary | No statutory cap |
| Saudi Arabia | ½ month per year (years 1–5), 1 month per year after | Last wage | Resignation: 0% under 2 yrs, ⅓ for 2–5, ⅔ for 5–10, full 10+ |
| Oman | 1 month per year | Basic salary | No cap (2023 law) |
| Bahrain | ½ month per year (years 1–3), 1 month per year after | Last wage | Expats moved to SIO monthly scheme from Mar 2024 |
| Kuwait | 15 days per year (years 1–5), 1 month per year after | Last remuneration | Max 18 months; resignation: 0% under 3 yrs, ½ for 3–5, ⅔ for 5–10 |
Annual leave and overtime at a glance
| Country | Annual leave | Weekday overtime | Hourly basis |
|---|
| UAE | 30 days | 125% (150% night / rest day) | basic ÷ 30 ÷ 8 |
| Qatar | 21 days (28 after 5 yrs) | 125% (150% night / Friday) | basic ÷ 30 ÷ 8 |
| Saudi Arabia | 21 days (30 after 5 yrs) | 150% all overtime | basic ÷ 30 ÷ 8 |
| Oman | 30 days | 125% (150% night, 200% rest day) | basic ÷ 30 ÷ 9 |
| Bahrain | 30 days | 125% (150% night / rest day) | wage ÷ 30 ÷ 8 |
| Kuwait | 30 working days | 125% (150% rest day, 200% holiday) | wage ÷ 26 ÷ 8 |
VAT rates in the GCC
Saudi Arabia 15% · Bahrain 10% · UAE 5% · Oman 5% · Qatar 0% (not yet implemented) · Kuwait 0% (not yet implemented).