UAE Launches Golden Visa for Waqf Philanthropists
Ahmad Abbas
October 19, 2025
The UAE adds yet another route for its Golden Visas, allowing philanthropists to qualify via Islamic endowments.
Category: MENA
UAE Introduces Consular Services for Golden Visa Holders
Ahmad Abbas
October 15, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends citizen-level consular services to Golden Visa holders in what officials describe as a globally unprecedented move.
Ajman Golden Visa Investors Drive 69% of Property Valuations After April Reforms
Ahmad Abbas
September 30, 2025
April law enabling pooled property investments drove $48.3m in golden visa valuations during August as investors pursue residency.
UAE Signs Agreement for Automatic Crypto Tax Data Exchange
Ahmad Abbas
September 25, 2025
UAE crypto holders can no longer hide from tax authorities as the Emirates joins global data-sharing agreement by 2028.
Dubai’s Golden Visa for Creators Attracts 2,415 Individuals and 78 Firms in Six Months
Moustafa Daly
August 25, 2025
Officials say the program’s participants have a combined online audience of nearly 2.5 billion followers, and highlighted its positive impact on tourism and retail.
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program Draws Over 40,000 Applicants in 18 Months
Moustafa Daly
August 18, 2025
The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability and freedom” are driving the surge.
Pakistan Criticizes Tax Officials Over Failure to Track UAE Golden Visa Holders
Moustafa Daly
July 25, 2025
Pakistan’s Federal Tax Ombudsman has issued a warning and set a deadline for local tax authorities as it ramps up efforts to tax Pakistanis with overseas assets.
Saudi Arabia to End Ban on Foreign Property Ownership
Moustafa Daly
July 13, 2025
Anastasia Barna says the old rules pushed people out. Mahmoud Elwakil says the new ones finally let them in.
Jordan Overhauls CIP, Introduces New Investment Options
Ahmad Abbas
July 3, 2025
Jordan’s revamped citizenship program now accepts existing investors retroactively based on current business operations.
Oman to Introduce GCC’s First Personal Income Tax
Moustafa Daly
June 25, 2025
Oman wants to boost tax revenue but says that ‘99% of the population’ will not have to pay personal income tax.
The Complete Guide to Investor Residency in the Gulf Countries (GCC)
Moustafa Daly
April 1, 2025
While the UAE leads with its Golden Visa, other GCC nations are quickly catching up with competitive investor residency pathways.
Jordan’s CIP Has Approved Over 500 Investors as of December 2024
Ahmad Abbas
February 3, 2025
Jordan’s CIP averages 76 approvals a year since its launch, but Fahed AlShoumari argues “the type of investment matters” beyond pure numbers.
Kuwait Committee to Revoke Another 5,800 Citizenships
Ahmad Abbas
January 18, 2025
Of the 5,838 citizenship revocations, the vast majority target naturalized wives, while 128 involve fraud, and four hold dual nationality
Dubai Launches Golden Visa Program for Content Creators
Ahmad Abbas
January 17, 2025
Dubai’s new Golden Visa program targets 10,000 influencers, podcasters, visual artists, and digital creators through its Creators HQ initiative
Abu Dhabi Launches “Super Yacht Golden Visa”
Ahmad Abbas
December 30, 2024
Abu Dhabi launches first-of-its-kind golden visa for superyacht owners (40m+) and top maritime executives.
Kuwait Revokes 12,000 Citizenships in Three Months
Ahmad Abbas
December 16, 2024
The latest wave of revocations includes 2,863 dual citizenship holders as Kuwait launches a hotline for reporting dual citizens.
Egypt Announces New CIP Regulations as it Tackles Backlog
Hany Mostafa Moawad
October 8, 2024
Egypt shakes up its CIP rules by allowing shared investments, but adds other critical qualification criteria.
BLS International Acquires Citizenship Invest for Reported $31 Million
Ahmad Abbas
September 12, 2024
BLS International’s acquisition of Citizenship Invest at 7x EBITDA sets a new benchmark for the investment migration industry.
The First 5 Years of the UAE Golden Visa: Examining Its Impact and Evolution
Ahmad Abbas
August 20, 2024
J. Savory, D. Lincoln, K. Nicholson, and P. May weigh in on the UAE Golden Visa’s 5-year journey, its unique proposition, and its future.
Demand is “Massive and Organic”: Hany Mostafa Moawad on Property Investment in Egypt
Moustafa Daly
June 16, 2024
Hany Mostafa Moawad says strong local demand—driven by a demographic dividend—means foreign buyers need not worry about inflated markups.