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In the first half of 2023, Dubai issued 52% more Golden visas than in previous periods

The total number of residence visas issued in Dubai from January to June 2023 was 63% higher than the amount issued in the first half of 2022. The number of Golden visas also grew by 52% during this time. The General Directorate of Resident and [...]

Published on September 14, 2023 13:13

Entrepreneurs and startups in the UAE can use any of the 19 free contract templates to set up and run their business

The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoEc), together with Al Tamimi & Company, has launched the ‘Standard Contracts’ initiative to support entrepreneurs and startups. Interested parties will be able to download templates of the contracts that are [...]

Published on August 31, 2023 15:56

In Dubai, there is a 10-year prison sentence for forgery of visas and residence permits

The law enforcement agencies of Dubai have sent out a reminder through social media that the forgery of visas, residence permits, or other official documents is illegal. Violation can result in imprisonment for up to 10 years. The punishment is [...]

Published on August 24, 2023 12:32

You can obtain the Golden Visa for talents with the assistance of METROPOLITAN CONSULTING

METROPOLITAN CONSULTING provides services for obtaining a long-term talent residency visa. Thanks to this visa, foreigners can live, work, and study in the UAE, as well as sponsor family members and domestic staff. To obtain the Golden Visa for [...]

Published on August 16, 2023 12:37

The penalty for an expired visa in the UAE for tourists and residents is AED 50 (USD 13) per day

The UAE government has reduced the fine for an expired visa from AED 100 (USD 27) to AED 50 (USD 13) per day. This decision was made to encourage tourists and residents of the country to renew their documents in a timely manner. Another change [...]

Published on August 11, 2023 10:09

Business in Dubai has demonstrated the fastest growth in the last 10 months

In June 2023, companies in Dubai not related to the oil sector demonstrated the fastest development in the last ten months. The main Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in Dubai, according to S&P Global, reached 56.9, which is 1.6 points [...]

Published on July 28, 2023 10:21

UAE Ministry of Finance unveils five strategic transformational projects

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced five major projects to improve government financial work. They include local supply strategies, transparency in climate data, corporate tax, public-private partnership and an e-billing system. [...]

Published on July 14, 2023 16:42

The Dubai Land Development (DLD) launches a privileges registry for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a privileges registry for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). It is possible for both local and international real estate trust companies to sign up. Note: An REIT is a company that owns commercial [...]

Published on July 13, 2023 17:12

The top UAE students can obtain Golden Visas

The Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced that the top students in the UAE can obtain Golden Visas. This initiative is a way for the government to recognize and reward students for [...]

Published on July 3, 2023 11:38

How long can holders of residency visas stay outside the UAE?

For visa holders in the UAE, there are minimum allowable periods of being abroad. If a person has a residency visa valid for 2 years, they can stay outside the UAE for a maximum of 360 consecutive days if they wish to maintain their residency [...]

Published on June 23, 2023 14:32