UAE Golden Visa Approval Volume Doubles to 158,000 in 2023
Moustafa Daly
May 25, 2024
The UAE’s golden visa approval volume doubled again last year, buoyed by a surge in Russian real estate investment.
Category: MENA
Egypt Citizenship by Investment Program Has Received “Around 1,000 Applications,” Says CIU
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 23, 2024
He also revealed that, so far, about three-quarters of applicants have been Syrians.
Turkey Launches Digital Nomad Visa, Plans Tech Visa Next
Ahmad Abbas
May 2, 2024
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
Qatar Unveils 5-Year Entrepreneur Residency Program From $68,000
Moustafa Daly
March 27, 2024
To qualify for the program’s entrepreneurship route, applicants will need a compelling business plan and endorsement from an incubator.
Saudi Arabia Launches “Premium Residency” Program for Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Talents
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 10, 2024
You can now obtain residency in Saudi Arabia based on investment, proven financial means, skills, or startup financing.
Egypt Opens Private Property Market to Citizenship by Investment, in Challenge to Turkey
Hany Mostafa Moawad
September 27, 2023
Egypt’s property developers are gearing up to promote CBI as the country targets Turkey’s corner of the market, writes Hany Mostafa Moawad.
Turkey Could Open Golden Visa Program With Path to Citizenship by End of Year
Hakan Bucak
July 17, 2023
Following a dip in foreign investment during the election campaign period, Turkey is set to consider plans for a golden visa program.
Egypt’s New Residence by Investment Program Starts at US$50,000
Christian Henrik Nesheim
July 14, 2023
Egypt’s new residence by investment program offers renewable residence permits of 1-5 year validity for investments of $50-200,000.
US Treasury’s OFAC Sanctions Huriya Private, Its CEO, and Partners for “Moving Russian Finance Into UAE”
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 21, 2023
OFAC has imposed sanctions on a well-known industry firm and its founder for alleged facilitation of sanctions evasion for of Russians.
Turkish Opposition, If Elected, Would “Eradicate the [Citizenship] Program Entirely”
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 20, 2023
Taymour Polding of CIP Turkey speaks to IMI about how the results of the Turkish election will impact the country’s citizenship by investment program.
Türkiye CIP: How Price Hike Impacted Demand and Why The Program May Not Survive the Election
Christian Henrik Nesheim
August 15, 2022
Demand for Turkish CBI still robust, but program’s future isn’t guaranteed. “We may not have a program by this time next year,” says Polding.
The Truth About the UAE’s Golden Visa: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
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July 1, 2022
Saahil Menon points out that the program is no path to permanent settlement in the UAE, and questions if settlement there is even desirable.
Can’t Help But Thrive in the Long Run: The Misunderstood Economic Prospect of Turkey
Brian Greco
June 30, 2022
Wild inflation? Yes. Hot money flows? Sure. Capricious politics? Absolutely. But economic fundamentals? As sound as they come, argues Brian Greco.
Bluemina: 25 Years of Successfully Leading Dual Citizenship and Permanent Residency in MENA Region
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June 30, 2022
After 25 years in the business, Bluemina has helped more than 12,000 families fulfill their citizenship and residency dreams.
Turkish Bar Association Calls for Abolition of CIP, Files Case in Supreme Court
Christian Henrik Nesheim
June 14, 2022
The association argues that giving citizenship a dollar-value “has made the concept of citizenship abstract and alienated from its essence.”
UAE Makes Sweeping Changes to Visa Rules to Attract Capital, Talent, and Long Term Settlers
David Bonellie
April 20, 2022
Investment-based visas are now valid for 10 years and at much lower minimum investment requirements than in the past.
Turkey Citizenship Program to Raise Minimum Investment to US$400,000 for Real Estate
Christian Henrik Nesheim
April 13, 2022
Turkish ministers have reportedly decided in a recent meeting to change the program regulations and raise the minimum investment requirement.
Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program Remains Open to Russian Investors
Partner Content
March 14, 2022
As Russians are increasingly excluded from residence and citizenship by investment programs globally, Turkey’s CIP remains open.
FDI Levels in Turkey Hit Five Year High As Investors Seek Geopolitically Secure Assets
Partner Content
March 3, 2022
In a world of supply chain disruptions, insecure shipping lanes, and a trend towards near-shoring manufacturing, Turkey is thriving.
RIF Trust Appointed IMC’s Regional Rep. in Middle East: Will “Uphold Code of Ethics” and “Lead by Example”
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 8, 2022
RIF Trust, the IMC’s new regional representative for the Middle East, will support local industry practitioners – and keep an eye on them too.