The visa crackdown began quietly over the past two months as Saudi-UAE tensions hit a fever pitch. Mahmoud Elwakil says the unofficial policy is “unlikely to last.”
Qatar to launch extended residency option for entrepreneurs, aligning the program with GCC competitors.
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After receiving over 40,000 applications in 18 months, Saudi Arabia may further expand its Premium Residency program with Abu Dhabi-style pathways for superyacht owners and the ultra-wealthy.
UAE crypto holders can no longer hide from tax authorities as the Emirates joins global data-sharing agreement by 2028.
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.
Jordan’s revamped citizenship program now accepts existing investors retroactively based on current business operations.
While the UAE leads with its Golden Visa, other GCC nations are quickly catching up with competitive investor residency pathways.
Jordan’s CIP averages 76 approvals a year since its launch, but Fahed AlShoumari argues “the type of investment matters” beyond pure numbers.
Of the 5,838 citizenship revocations, the vast majority target naturalized wives, while 128 involve fraud, and four hold dual nationality
Dubai’s new Golden Visa program targets 10,000 influencers, podcasters, visual artists, and digital creators through its Creators HQ initiative
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The latest wave of revocations includes 2,863 dual citizenship holders as Kuwait launches a hotline for reporting dual citizens.
Following BLS’ acquisition of Citizenship Invest for $31M, Vancis Capital merges with Global Residence Index in deal valued at €21M
Hany Mostafa Moawad says strong local demand—driven by a demographic dividend—means foreign buyers need not worry about inflated markups.
The UAE’s golden visa approval volume doubled again last year, buoyed by a surge in Russian real estate investment.
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
To qualify for the program’s entrepreneurship route, applicants will need a compelling business plan and endorsement from an incubator.
Egypt’s new residence by investment program offers renewable residence permits of 1-5 year validity for investments of $50-200,000.
Saahil Menon points out that the program is no path to permanent settlement in the UAE, and questions if settlement there is even desirable.