Analysis: Is the UAE Passport REALLY the World’s Strongest?
by Christian NesheimEditor After we last week reported on the Arton Capital Passport Index’ ranking of the UAE-passport as the
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UAE Now Tops Arton Passport Index, But 21st on Henley & Partners Index
by Christian NesheimEditor The United Arab Emirates’ celebration of its 47th national day today coincides with its passport reaching pole
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Price of Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program Cut to $250,000
by Christian NesheimEditor According to an Official Gazette (in Turkish), new prices are now in effect for the Turkey citizenship by
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Jordan CIP Receives 105 Applications in its Seven First Months
by Christian NesheimEditor The Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program has received 105 applications since opening in February this year, despite
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UAE Announces Golden Visa for Retirees
by Ahmed Khalilcontributor In a significant policy shift, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will allow existing foreign residents (above the
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Egypt’s Parliament Passes Residence-to-Citizenship by Investment Bill
The Egyptian parliament has passed a law that will grant residency – and, after a five-year period of continued residence,
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Egyptian Parliament Proposes Residence-to-Citizenship for US$ 391,000 Investment
A proposed bill in the Egyptian Parliament, which received the preliminary approval of lawmakers on Sunday, would allow foreigners residing
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UAE Announces 10-year Visas to Investors, 100% Foreign Ownership, Visa-Free Travel to Canada
The United Arab Emirates have announced sweeping regulatory changes to its investment and immigration laws. Key amendments include 10-year visas
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Bowing to Market Forces: Turkey to Cut CIP-Price From $1 Million to $300,000
Having at first wildly overestimated the relative value of its nationality, Turkey now appears to have come to terms with
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Jordan’s New CIP Gets 52 Applications in First Month Despite Hefty Price Tag and Dubious Benefit
A little over a month has passed since Jordan announced it would be accepting applications for naturalization in exchange for
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Turks Realize Their Citizenship is Overpriced, Plan to Cut Investment Requirements
After announcing to great fanfare last year that Turkish citizenship would be available to foreigners who bought and held real
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