Reports Allege UAE Revoking Iranian Residents’ Golden Visas
Ahmad Abbas
March 30, 2026
He left for India on a family trip. When he tried to fly back, his ten-year golden visa no longer existed.
Tag: UAE
Saudi Arabia Quietly Tightens Business Visas Filed from the UAE
Moustafa Daly
February 3, 2026
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.”
Countries Where Your Pension Gets Taxed at 10% or Less
Nagy Szabolcs
January 15, 2026
Every country where your foreign pension faces single-digit taxation or less. Covers dedicated retiree flat-tax regimes, 29 territorial tax jurisdictions, and the EU’s 10% flat-rate options in Romania and Bulgaria.
Wealthy Europeans Are Moving to Dubai: 5 Compelling Reasons Why
Partner Content
December 11, 2025
Mirsatori’s team examines the reasons behind the rush of European HNWIs to Dubai, from low taxes, safety, business opportunities, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is The UAE The New Switzerland?
Partner Content
October 10, 2023
The UAE is the new Switzerland, but better: Reliable, neutral, and low-tax, but also easy to immigrate to, writes Pablo Ostrick.
The Truth About the UAE’s Golden Visa: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Partner Content
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.
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.
Rich Indians Should Flock to Istanbul – Not to Dubai
Partner Content
December 17, 2021
Saahil Menon, himself an Indian, argues that HNWI from the subcontinent have more reason than ever to leave home. But not for Dubai.
Dubai-Firm Duped Investors With $10,000 “Processing Fee” for Non-Existent UAE Citizenship Program
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 17, 2021
All together now: “The UAE does not have a citizenship by investment program.”
UAE’s New Citizenship Law: “Big Questions Unanswered”
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 2, 2021
The UAE says it will naturalize investors. Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new law, and ready to assist in making it a program.
UAE Announces Merit-Based Naturalization, Also for Investors, But It’s No CIP
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 31, 2021
The UAE will begin granting citizenship to investors and specialists. As constituted so far, however, the policy does not amount to a CIP.