What is the end-of-service award?

A sum of money due to the employee when the employment relationship ends, set by each country’s labour law under a statutory formula based on wages and length of service.

Are the rules the same across the Gulf?

No — they differ by country: the wage base, the accrual rates, how resignation is treated, and whether a cap exists. See the "Gulf countries comparison" page for a side-by-side view.

Are fractions of a year counted?

Yes — all six states apply pro-rating: part of a year counts in proportion to the actual period served.

Is the calculator result a final, binding amount?

No — results are estimates for awareness only. The actual amount depends on your contract and circumstances; the final reference is the official labour-law text or a legal professional.

I resigned after a year and a half in Saudi Arabia — do I get anything?

No — the minimum for resignation in Saudi Arabia is 2 years of service, so nothing is due before that is completed.

Will my award be lower if I resign from my job in the UAE?

No — current UAE labour law applies no reduction to resignation; the award is identical whether you or the employer end the contract.

Is there a cap on end-of-service benefits in Kuwait?

Yes — the statutory cap in Kuwait is 18 months of wages.

Does my award in Qatar grow the longer I work?

The rate is flat — the minimum is three weeks per year for the whole service period; Qatari law has no escalating tiers.

I recently started work in Bahrain — where do I claim my award from?

For service from 1 March 2024, the award is claimed from the Social Insurance Organisation; earlier service is paid directly by the employer.

I worked in Oman before the new labour law took effect — how is my award calculated?

Your service is split: before 31 July 2023 it uses the old formula, after that one full month per year — the two parts are combined on your last basic wage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most about end-of-service benefits across the Gulf, answered in plain language from the official labour-law texts.

General questions

What is the end-of-service award?: A sum of money due to the employee when the employment relationship ends, set by each country’s labour law under a statutory formula based on wages and length of service.
Are the rules the same across the Gulf?: No — they differ by country: the wage base, the accrual rates, how resignation is treated, and whether a cap exists. See the "Gulf countries comparison" page for a side-by-side view.
Are fractions of a year counted?: Yes — all six states apply pro-rating: part of a year counts in proportion to the actual period served.
Is the calculator result a final, binding amount?: No — results are estimates for awareness only. The actual amount depends on your contract and circumstances; the final reference is the official labour-law text or a legal professional.

Questions by country

I resigned after a year and a half in Saudi Arabia — do I get anything?: No — the minimum for resignation in Saudi Arabia is 2 years of service, so nothing is due before that is completed.
Will my award be lower if I resign from my job in the UAE?: No — current UAE labour law applies no reduction to resignation; the award is identical whether you or the employer end the contract.
Is there a cap on end-of-service benefits in Kuwait?: Yes — the statutory cap in Kuwait is 18 months of wages.
Does my award in Qatar grow the longer I work?: The rate is flat — the minimum is three weeks per year for the whole service period; Qatari law has no escalating tiers.
I recently started work in Bahrain — where do I claim my award from?: For service from 1 March 2024, the award is claimed from the Social Insurance Organisation; earlier service is paid directly by the employer.
I worked in Oman before the new labour law took effect — how is my award calculated?: Your service is split: before 31 July 2023 it uses the old formula, after that one full month per year — the two parts are combined on your last basic wage.

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Gulf countries comparison